Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RR #5
Date: Jan 17, 2020

#R1#
Zambrana throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zambrana bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tarczynski's head backwards.
Jab from Zambrana.
Zambrana lands the left hand.
Zambrana with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Tarczynski.
Tarczynski throws a looping overhand right but Zambrana ducks down to avoid it.
Zambrana feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tarczynskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zambrana works Tarczynski's body with a nice hook.
Tarczynski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarczynski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zambrana misses with a looping left.
Zambrana bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tarczynski's head backwards.#CUT#
It looks like Karol Tarczynski has been cut.
Tarczynski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zambrana avoids the head kick by Tarczynski.
An inside leg kick lands from Zambrana.
Tarczynski motions for Zambrana to come forward. Tarczynski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1##KD#
Zambrana lands a head kick that bluckles Tarczynski and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Zambrana no doubt looking to push for a finish!
Mario Zambrana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Zambrana lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tarczynski doesn't seem phased though.
Tarczynski misses the shot to the body.
Zambrana throws a sloppy head kick and Tarczynski moves out of range easily.
Zambrana wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zambrana scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zambrana tests Tarczynski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zambrana fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zambrana throws a series of punches but Tarczynski avoids them all with ease.
Zambrana thuds a left hand into Tarczynski's body.
Tarczynski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zambrana works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tarczynski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tarczynski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tarczynski ducks right into an uppercut from Zambrana. #T2#
Tarczynski walks into a jab.
Zambrana blocks a head kick by Tarczynski.
Tarczynski misses with an uppercut.
Zambrana blocks a jab.
Tarczynski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tarczynski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zambrana lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice shot by Zambrana.#CUT#
That has opened up Karol Tarczynski's cut even more.
Zambrana scores with a jab to the body.
Tarczynski misses with a head kick.
Tarczynski is looking to land body kicks.
Zambrana is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The crowd cheers as Zambrana lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tarczynski doesn't seem phased though.
Tarczynski takes one to the chin there.
Zambrana connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zambrana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tarczynski doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Zambrana should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Karol Tarczynski's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Tarczynski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zambrana throws a body shot but no joy.
Zambrana cracks Tarczynski with a good jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zambrana.#ROC#
Tarczynski is rocked!
Zambrana scores with a nice body kick.
Zambrana scores with a leg kick.
Zambrana lands with a good body shot.
Zambrana moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tarczynski throws a wild body kick that Zambrana sees coming a mile off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zambrana.
Tarczynski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Zambrana counter with a right hand.
Tarczynski is still on wobbly legs! Can Zambrana finish him?
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zambrana here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zambrana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tarczynski seems to have recovered his senses.
Tarczynski is breathing heavily.
Tarczynski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zambrana comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tarczynski throws a sloppy body shot
and Zambrana counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Tarczynski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zambrana throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tarczynski walks into a jab.
Zambrana throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zambrana thuds a left hand into Tarczynski's body.
Zambrana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tarczynski doesn't seem bothered though.
Zambrana feints and then cracks Tarczynski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tarczynski down.
Zambrana throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tarczynski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zambrana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've been informed that Tarczynski has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tarczynski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zambrana lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#
The cut above Karol Tarczynski's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Zambrana jabs at Tarczynski's body.
Zambrana ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tarczynski has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zambrana.#KD#
Zambrana scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Tarczynski to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.#T2#
Zambrana lands a right hook to the body.
Zambrana lands a nice looking body shot.
Zambrana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarczynski can do to turn this around?
Zambrana lands a nice shot to the body.
Zambrana scores with the left hand. Tarczynski knows he should have avoided that one.
Zambrana lands a really nice looking cross but Tarczynski seems unphased. #CUT#
Karol Tarczynski's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mario Zambrana is winning the standup battle so far.
Zambrana connects with a quick right hand that sends Tarczynski tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mario Zambrana!
A pretty intense looking Mario Zambrana took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: AKT 10 HOF vs HOF
Date: Dec 31, 2019

#R1#
Dimelo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dimelo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dimelo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dimelo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zambrana.
Dimelo avoids the body shot from Zambrana.
Dimelo tries to bum rush Zambrana with a series of wild strikes but Zambrana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zambrana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zambrana just misses with a punch to the body.
Dimelo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zambrana misses with a head kick.
Zambrana lands with a nice body punch.
Donk. Zambrana catches Dimelo right on the button with a cross.
Dimelo misses with a hook.
Zambrana doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Good work by Dimelo as he checks the leg kick.
Zambrana lands a really nice looking cross but Dimelo seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zambrana throws a body punch but Dimelo moves out of range.
Dimelo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zambrana throws out the jab.
Dimelo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dimelo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dimelo lands with a straight right. Zambrana didn't see that one coming.#CUT#
It looks like Mario Zambrana has been cut.
Dimelo misses with a low kick.#T1#
Dimelo throws a hook but Zambrana blocks it.
Dimelo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zambrana lands a lovely overhand right.
Zambrana feints and then cracks Dimelo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dimelo down.
Dimelo throws an overhand right that lands on Zambrana's shoulder, as Zambrana tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick from Zambrana lands but Dimelo takes it in his stride.
Dimelo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dimelo takes a swing at Zambrana's ribcage but misses.
Dimelo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zambrana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#
Dimelo is rocked!
Dimelo misses with an uppercut
and Zambrana counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Dimelo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zambrana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dimelo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zambrana.
Dimelo misses with a leg kick.
Zambrana is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dimelo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Zambrana connects with a jab.
Zambrana throws a front kick that sends Dimelo stumbling back into the ropes.
Zambrana checks a low kick from Dimelo.
Dimelo misses with a low kick.
Zambrana closes the distance and catches Dimelo with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Dimelo is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Dimelo is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Dimelo is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Zambrana takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mario Zambrana!
A pretty intense looking Mario Zambrana took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: AKT #2
Date: Nov 18, 2019

#R1#
Kin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zambrana. Zambrana obviously looking to wear him down.
Berto Kin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zambrana connects with a right hand. Kin shakes it off.
Zambrana lands a leg kick that knocks Kin off balance momentarily.
Kin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've been informed that Kin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Zambrana just misses with a punch to the body.
Zambrana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That kick from Zambrana tenderised Kin's leg. Kin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zambrana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kin.
Kin defending well as Zambrana loads up on a big left hand.
Kin misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Zambrana misses the target.
Kin throws a head kick but Zambrana moves out of range.
Kin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kin throws a sloppy head kick and Zambrana moves out of range easily.
Zambrana works Kin's body with a nice hook.
Zambrana with a nice cross.
Kin throws a big shot that misses.
Kin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zambrana lands a jab to the head.
Kin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zambrana cracks a nice hook into Kin's ribs.
Jab from Zambrana.#T1#
Zambrana digs a good body shot into Kin's ribs.
Zambrana fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zambrana with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zambrana chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zambrana.
Zambrana lands a slapping body shot.
Zambrana scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kin throws a sloppy head kick and Zambrana moves out of range easily.
Zambrana avoids the head kick by Kin.
Kin looks winded!
Zambrana connects with a nice looking jab.
Kin misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zambrana fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kin needs to keep his hands up - Zambrana had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#
Kin is rocked!
Kin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zambrana circles away quickly and effectively.
Zambrana is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zambrana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zambrana is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Zambrana lands a right hook to the body.
Zambrana connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#KD#
Zambrana cracks Kin with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Kin get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Kin looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Kin is still on wobbly legs! Can Zambrana finish him?
Zambrana throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zambrana lands a body shot.
Kin seems to have recovered his senses.
Kin throws a series of punches but Zambrana moves out of range.
Zambrana cracks Kin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#KD#
Zambrana catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Kin stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Kin walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#KD#
Kin ducks into a a hook from Zambrana and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
Zambrana connects with a leg kick. Kin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kin glances at the clock... BAM! Zambrana nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Kin crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Kin is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mario Zambrana!
Mario Zambrana opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: RH103
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Diego misses with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Diego.
Diego throws the kick towards the body but Zambrana avoids it.
Zambrana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Diego counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Diego lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zambrana tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Zambrana back against the ropes.
Diego manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zambrana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zambrana being controlled against the ropes.#BC2#
Zambrana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Diego misses the target.
Diego wants to slow Zambrana down by chopping away at his legs.
Zambrana avoids a kick to the body.
Diego scores with a head kick.
Diego scores with a nice strike.
Nice shot lands for Zambrana.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Zambrana fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diego has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Zambrana checks the leg kick.
That kick from Diego tenderised Zambrana's leg. Zambrana is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diego.
Zambrana checks a leg kick.
Diego avoids a kick to the body.
Diego swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diego swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zambrana counters with a stiff right hand.
Diego moves in looking to clinch but Zambrana pushes him off.
Zambrana throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
Zambrana looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Diego takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zambrana. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Diego on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Diego gets a clinch.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Diego.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zambrana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zambrana misses with a body punch.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Zambrana misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Mario Zambrana has been cut.
Zambrana blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Zambrana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego lands a leg kick that knocks Zambrana off balance momentarily.
Zambrana lands a nice hook to Diego's body. Diego takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the liver by Zambrana. Beautiful body shot.
Zambrana missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zambrana.
Diego moves out of range as Zambrana strikes.
Diego lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diego paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diego tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Zambrana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diego thuds a left hand into Zambrana's body.
Zambrana tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego tries to score with a low kick but Zambrana moves his leg out of the way.
An inside leg kick from Zambrana misses.
Diego takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from Diego misses its intended target.
Zambrana walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diego checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwan Diego dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Zambrana's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Diego moves forwards but Zambrana connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Diego gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zambrana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego is leaning against Zambrana and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Zambrana - that landed with a thud.
Diego pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Diego blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego tries to stall but Zambrana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zambrana lands a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Diego.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Zambrana.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zambrana backwards.
Zambrana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zambrana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diego blocks it with crossed arms.
Zambrana misses with a body punch.
Diego takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Zambrana's head.
Diego creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zambrana's defenses. #BC2#
Zambrana breaks from the clinch.
Zambrana misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Diego connects with a nice looking jab.
Diego works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zambrana looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Zambrana ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diego takes a swing at Zambrana's ribcage but misses.
Zambrana throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
Diego dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zambrana. That did some damage!
Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diego slips under a jab.
Zambrana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Diego tries to counter by clinching up but Zambrana breaks away and moves out of range.
Mario Zambrana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zambrana looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
Zambrana jabs Diego to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That kick from Diego tenderised Zambrana's leg. Zambrana is trying to keep his angry face on.
A swing and a miss from Zambrana.
Zambrana moves out of range of the leg kick from Diego.
Zambrana doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zambrana throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diego stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diego misses with a leg kick.
Zambrana doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Zambrana misses.
Diego is looking to clinch but Zambrana is avoiding it.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Zambrana swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Zambrana throws a body kick that misses.
Zambrana just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diego attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diego tries to score with a low kick but Zambrana moves his leg out of the way.
Zambrana ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Zambrana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zambrana misses with a combination
and Diego counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diego finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diego goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zambrana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego is looking to counter the offense by Zambrana and move into the clinch.
Zambrana misses with an uppercut.
Diego attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diego avoids the body shot from Zambrana.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Diego.
Diego smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zambrana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dwan Diego will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mario Zambrana's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A shot to the liver by Zambrana. Beautiful body shot.
Diego tries to clinch up but Zambrana circles away and keeps his distance.
Zambrana throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
Diego lands a leg kick that knocks Zambrana off balance momentarily.
Diego slips a straight right by Zambrana.
Zambrana just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDiego.
Diego moves away from the strike by Zambrana.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zambrana falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diego counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Zambrana misses with a low kick as Diego jumps back.
A counter left hand to the body from Diego misses its target.
Zambrana on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diego moves out of range of the leg kick from Zambrana.
Diego throws a front kick aimed at Zambrana's knee but Zambrana avoids it well.
Diego throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrana misses the jab.
Zambrana checks a low kick from Diego.
Zambrana doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zambrana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diego.
A little jabbing left from Zambrana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch but Zambrana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zambrana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Zambrana stuns Diego with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Zambrana needs to keep his hands up - Diego had a free shot at his head there.
Zambrana getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zambrana looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Diego avoids the body shot from Zambrana.
Diego tries to clinch there but Zambrana circles away.
Diego is looking to slow Zambrana down with leg kicks.
Diego tries a low kick but Zambrana avoids it.
Zambrana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zambrana motions for Diego to come forward. Zambrana throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mario Zambrana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zambrana.
Diego paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zambrana takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diego on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diego lands with a straight right. Zambrana didn't see that one coming.
Zambrana's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zambrana scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Diego scores with a punch to the head.
Diego scores with a nice right hand.
Zambrana lands a head shot.
Diego moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
That kick from Diego tenderised Zambrana's leg. Zambrana is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zambrana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A lazy left from Diego finds it's target.
Diego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zambrana just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Zambrana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zambrana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zambrana has time to react.
Zambrana tries to work over Diego's front leg with a kick but Diego checks it.
Zambrana throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Diego was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zambrana.
Diego's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zambrana connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diego scrambles back to his feet.
Diego lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zambrana motions for Diego to come forward. Zambrana throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zambrana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Good leg kick by Diego there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zambrana lands a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dwan Diego.
Well Diego has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwan Diego!
An out of breath Dwan Diego thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RH95
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
A jab from Zambrana finds it's way through Mu's defenses.
Mu walks into a straight right hand from Zambrana.
Zambrana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zambrana connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#
It looks like Mario Zambrana has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Zambrana as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like He Mu has been cut.
Zambrana misses with a low kick.
Zambrana throws a shot from downtown. Mu moves away and avoids it.
Mu unleashes a big counter combination but Zambrana bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zambrana lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mu's sensitive parts.
Zambrana throws a hook but Mu blocks it.
Zambrana thuds a left hand into Mu's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zambrana misses with a leg kick
enabling Mu to counter with a crisp jab.
Zambrana throws a body punch but Mu moves out of range.
Mu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zambrana was well out of range. Poor timing from Mu.
Zambrana is looking to counter punch.#KD2#
Mu drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Zambrana onto his butt! Zambrana pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#ROC2#
Zambrana is rocked!
Mu looks to land a body kick but Zambrana moved away.
Oh Zambrana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zambrana lands a jab to Mu's midsection.
Zambrana seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Mu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zambrana throws a lazy uppercut
and Mu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zambrana misses with a wild body shot.
Zambrana tried to score with a low kick but Mu checks it.
Zambrana scores with a hook to the body. Mu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zambrana under the eye.#CUT2#
Mario Zambrana's cut is getting worse.
A telegraphed right hand from Zambrana misses the target.
Mu missing with a left hand there. Zambrana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mu takes one to the chin there.
Zambrana lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zambrana moves out of range as Mu throws a body kick.
Mu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zambrana throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Zambrana. #T2#
Mu walks into a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Zambrana.
Zambrana scores with a spinning back kick!
Zambrana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mu tries to close the distance and clinch but Zambrana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zambrana takes a swing at Mu's ribcage but misses.
Mu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zambrana just misses with a punch to the body.
Mu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Zambrana. Beautiful body shot.
Zambrana throws a sloppy body shot
and Mu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zambrana throws a jab when Mu was well out of range.
Mu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Mu does it's job there.
Zambrana swings for the body but Mu moves out of range.
A jab from Mu misses.
It looked like Zambrana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, He Mu should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Zambrana tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zambrana lands a jab to the head.
Zambrana works Mu's body with a nice hook.
Zambrana connects with an inside leg kick.
Mario Zambrana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zambrana misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Mu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Zambrana.
Mu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zambrana.
Zambrana takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zambrana ducks under a wild hook from Mu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mu thows a body kick. Zambrana tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mu!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zambrana with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zambrana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mu was well out of range. Poor timing from Zambrana.
Mario Zambrana is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Mu thows a body kick. Zambrana tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zambrana ducks under a wild hook from Mu.
Zambrana lands a slapping body shot.
That kick from Zambrana tenderised Mu's leg. Mu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zambrana jabs Mu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zambrana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mu was well out of range. Poor timing from Zambrana.
Mu takes one to the chin there.
Zambrana thuds a left hand into Mu's body.
Zambrana is looking to wear down Mu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zambrana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mu counters with a straight right hand.
Mu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zambrana swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zambrana keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zambrana scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zambrana throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mu on the side of the head.
Zambrana swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Mu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Zambrana misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Zambrana.
Zambrana tries a body shot but Mu blocks it.
Zambrana blocks a body shot from Mu.
Mu blocks a body shot from Zambrana.
Zambrana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mu managing to block the knees to the body from Zambrana.
Mu lands a nice uppercut.
Zambrana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zambrana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zambrana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mu struggles to land a body shot inside as Zambrana controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zambrana.
Mu swings wildly with an uppercut but Zambrana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zambrana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mu backwards.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zambrana here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#BC#
Zambrana breaks the clinch.
Zambrana feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Zambrana dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zambrana.
Zambrana connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mu's hands.
Zambrana scoring well with a low kick there.
Zambrana throws a shot to the body.
Zambrana tries to move into range but Mu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zambrana uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mu takes a swing at Zambrana's ribcage but misses.
Zambrana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mu.
Mu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zambrana lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zambrana keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zambrana throws a good cross that connects.
Zambrana misses with a body punch
and Mu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Zambrana lands a jab.
Zambrana jabs Mu right on the nose. Mu blinks but takes it well.
Zambrana lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zambrana just misses with a punch to the body.
Mu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zambrana scores with a spinning back kick!
Mario Zambrana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zambrana sets himself, and Mu steps forward looking for the clinch! Zambrana avoids it this time.
Mu throws a body kick that misses
and Zambrana counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice jab there from Zambrana.
Mu misses with an uppercut.
Mu avoids the body shot from Zambrana.
Mu tries to counter with a clinch but Zambrana shakes him off and moves away.
Zambrana scores with a hook to the body. Mu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zambrana if he has to take too many more of those. #T2#
Zambrana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mu.
Zambrana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mu.
Zambrana scores with a hook to the body. Mu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zambrana comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
He Mu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zambrana just misses with a punch to the body.
Zambrana steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mu. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zambrana takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
Mu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Zambrana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zambrana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zambrana prevents a body shot from Mu.
Zambrana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mu can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Zambrana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zambrana has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: RH83
Date: Sep 11, 2019

#R1#
Zambrana lands with a shot to the body.
Meeks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Meeks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zambrana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zambrana misses with an uppercut.
Zambrana lands with an uppercut that bounces Meeks off the ropes and back into range.
A good leg kick by Zambrana. #CL2#
Meeks moves into the clinch.#BC#
Zambrana breaks from the clinch.
Nice jab there from Meeks.
Zambrana jabs at Meeks's body.
Meeks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zambrana.
A counter left hand to the body from Zambrana misses its target.
Zambrana lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meeks misses with a head kick.
Zambrana is looking to counter punch.
Zambrana scores with a nice right hand.
A left lands for Zambrana.
Zambrana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Meeks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zambrana was well out of range. Poor timing from Meeks.
Zambrana was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Meeks moves into range and clinches up with Zambrana.
Zambrana misses with a punch to the body.
Meeks gets through Zambrana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Zambrana.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zambrana.
Zambrana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meeks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Zambrana.
Meeks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Zambrana. #BC#
Zambrana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meeks misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Zambrana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zambrana misses with an attempted mid kick.
Meeks misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zambrana.
Zambrana loads up on a big right hand but Meeks slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zambrana. Meeks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meeks scores with a spinning back kick!
Meeks tries to clinch up but Zambrana circles away and keeps his distance.
Buzz Meeks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meeks throws a jab when Zambrana was well out of range.
Zambrana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meeks.
Meeks steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zambrana.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Meeks lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zambrana has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zambrana and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little feinted left hand from Zambrana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Meeks wants to clinch up but Zambrana keeps it at a distance.
Meeks misses with a body shot.
Zambrana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meeks was well out of range. Poor timing from Zambrana.
Zambrana slips under a jab from Meeks.#CL2#
Meeks clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meeks digs a right hand underneath Zambrana's ribcage. Zambrana let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Zambrana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Meeks is defending well for now.
A short right from Meeks on the inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Mario Zambrana has been cut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Meeks.
Meeks scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zambrana.
Meeks lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zambrana.
Meeks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meeks lands with a right to the head.
Zambrana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meeks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zambrana scores with a hook to the body.
Zambrana lands a body shot.
Meeks tries a body shot but Zambrana blocks it.
Meeks prevents a body shot from Zambrana.
Meeks misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zambrana misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meeks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meeks.
Meeks is leaning against Zambrana and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meeks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Buzz Meeks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mario Zambrana's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Meeks tries to move into range but Zambrana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Meeks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zambrana throws a lazy right hand but Meeks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Meeks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zambrana.
Zambrana sets himself, and Meeks steps forward looking for the clinch! Zambrana avoids it this time.
Zambrana scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zambrana digs a good hook to Meeks's body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Meeks!
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zambrana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Meeks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Meeks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zambrana. Zambrana obviously looking to wear him down.
Zambrana misses with a looping right.
Meeks closes the distance but Zambrana moves to the side
enabling Zambrana to counter with a crisp jab.
Meeks throws a hook to the side of Zambrana's head but Zambrana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Meeks pushes Zambrana up against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meeks.
Zambrana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zambrana misses with a punch to the body.
Meeks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zambrana misses with a knee strike.
Meeks misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Zambrana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zambrana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zambrana blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meeks.
Zambrana misses with a punch to the body.
Zambrana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zambrana.
Zambrana tries to throw a body punch but Meeks avoids it by throwing Zambrana back against the ropes.
Zambrana blocking some punches.
Zambrana is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Meeks is breathing heavily.
Zambrana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zambrana cracks Meeks with a nice body shot.
Zambrana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Zambrana.
A short body shot lands from Zambrana as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Zambrana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zambrana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Meeks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zambrana connects with a solid leg kick.
Zambrana stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meeks drops his hands momentarily and Zambrana takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zambrana connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Meeks wants to clinch.
Zambrana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meeks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meeks walks into a straight right hand from Zambrana.
Zambrana scores with a nice head shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Meeks.
Zambrana scores with a jab. Meeks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zambrana circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meeks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meeks moves out of range as Zambrana strikes.
Zambrana swats away the attempt to clinch by Meeks.
Zambrana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meeks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zambrana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meeks.
Zambrana scores with a nice strike.
Zambrana thuds a left hand into Meeks's body.
Meeks looks to land a right hand but Zambrana moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Zambrana dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mario Zambrana's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Meeks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch but Zambrana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Meeks tries to clinch up but Zambrana circles away and keeps his distance.
Zambrana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meeks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Meeks throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Meeks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zambrana, pushing him back against the ropes.
Meeks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zambrana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meeks can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meeks.
Meeks prevents a body shot from Zambrana.
Zambrana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meeks's elbow.
Zambrana tries to throw a body punch but Meeks avoids it by throwing Zambrana back against the ropes.
Zambrana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Meeks.
Zambrana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meeks blocks a body shot from Zambrana.
Buzz Meeks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Zambrana scores with a nice short uppercut.
Meeks has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zambrana seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Meeks can turn it around.
Meeks blocking some punches.
Zambrana tries to throw a body punch but Meeks avoids it by throwing Zambrana back against the ropes.
Zambrana tries to throw a body punch but Meeks avoids it by throwing Zambrana back against the ropes.
Meeks misses with some punches.
Zambrana misses with a punch on the inside.
Zambrana scores a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Zambrana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meeks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zambrana blocks an uppercut.
Meeks lands a body shot.
Meeks misses with some punches.
Zambrana lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Meeks.
Meeks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Meeks prevents a body shot from Zambrana.
Meeks struggles to land a body shot inside as Zambrana controls his hands.
Zambrana lands a nice uppercut.
Zambrana looking to throw knees to the head but Meeks is blocking nicely.
A body shot lands from Zambrana.
Zambrana blocks an uppercut.
Meeks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meeks lands a left hand.
Zambrana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zambrana.
Meeks working aggressively here.
Zambrana landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zambrana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Meeks backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zambrana digs a right hand into Meeks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Meeks's gas tank.
Zambrana lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Zambrana is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zambrana lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Meeks or not.
Zambrana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Zambrana - that landed with a thud.
Meeks takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC#
Zambrana manages to break the clinch.
Zambrana bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Meeks's head.
Meeks is looking to clinch but Zambrana is avoiding it.
Zambrana lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#
Meeks is rocked!
Zambrana connects with a quick right hand that sends Meeks tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mario Zambrana!
A pretty intense looking Mario Zambrana took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: RH70
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Zambrana staying out of range there.
Zambrana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fischer.
Fischer feints and then cracks Zambrana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zambrana down.
Fischer lands a nice looking body shot.
Zambrana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fischer lands with a cross.
Fischer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zambrana on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice defenses there by Fischer.
Fischer throws a solid leg kick but Zambrana takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fischer.
Fischer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A big right from Zambrana misses.
Zambrana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zambrana throws a looping overhand right but Fischer ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Zambrana coming out on top.
Zambrana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fischer manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fischer looks to score with a jab to the body but Zambrana is just out of range.
Zambrana thinks about the counter body kick.
Fischer slips under a jab.
Fischer is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Fischer misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zambrana misses with a straight left.
Fischer lands a nice shot that snaps Zambrana's head back.
Zambrana misses the jab.
Zambrana misses with a body shot. #T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fischer.
Dennis Fischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fischer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zambrana can pounce on him.
Fischer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fischer lands a jab.
Fischer thuds his right hand into Zambrana's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zambrana throws a looping overhand right but Fischer ducks down to avoid it.
Fischer lands an overhand right.
Fischer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zambrana.
Fischer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zambrana throws a leg kick but Fischer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fischer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A leg kick checked by Zambrana.
Fischer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zambrana manages to avoid it.
Fischer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fischer loads up on a big right hand but Zambrana slips the punch.
Zambrana throws out a counter right but Fischer avoids it with no problem.
A cross from Fischer lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fischer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fischer is looking to score with low kicks.
Zambrana moves out of range of the body kick from Fischer.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zambrana crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fischer - the referee stops the clock and Zambrana gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fischer. Zambrana manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fischer takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Fischer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zambrana is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fischer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zambrana misses with a body shot.
Fischer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zambrana misses with a body shot.
Fischer looks to land a left hand but Zambrana moved out of range nicely.
Fischer misses with a kick to the body.
Fischer misses with a kick to the body.
Fischer tries a low kick but Zambrana avoids it.
Zambrana tries to land a front kick but Fischer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That kick from Zambrana tenderised Fischer's leg. Fischer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fischer misses the shot to the body.
Fischer scores with a hook to the body. Zambrana takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fischer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fischer lands a leg kick that knocks Zambrana off balance momentarily.
Zambrana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fischer moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fischer avoids the body shot from Zambrana.
Fischer misses with a hook.
Fischer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zambrana has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A shot to the liver by Zambrana. Beautiful body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fischer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Fischer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Zambrana misses with a looping right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fischer.
Zambrana misses with an uppercut.
Zambrana lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fischer's sensitive parts.
Fischer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zambrana doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fischer throws a good cross that connects.
Fischer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fischer throws a series of punches but Zambrana moves out of range.
Fischer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zambrana.
Fischer throws out a leg kick but Zambrana moves out of range and Fischer only half commits.
Zambrana feints a counter leg kick.
Fischer swings for the body but Zambrana moves out of range.
Fischer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zambrana can do to turn this around?
Fischer tries to bum rush Zambrana with a series of wild strikes but Zambrana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fischer moves out of range as Zambrana strikes.
Fischer throws an overhand right that lands on Zambrana's shoulder, as Zambrana tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrana throws a leg kick but Fischer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fischer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zambrana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fischer moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Fischer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fischer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zambrana manages to avoid it.
Zambrana has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fischer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zambrana has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Zambrana misses with a hook. Fischer ducked under it nicely.
Zambrana checks a leg kick.
Zambrana will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zambrana throws a body shot but no joy.
Zambrana misses with a low kick as Fischer jumps back.
A jab from Fischer finds it's way through Zambrana's defenses.
Fischer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fischer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fischer lands a lovely overhand right.
Zambrana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fischer throws out the jab.
Fischer takes a swing at Zambrana's ribcage but misses.
Fischer throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Fischer.
A nice side step and Zambrana releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fischer scores with a nice right hand.
Fischer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fischer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zambrana throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fischer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fischer scores with a sloppy right hand. Zambrana should have avoided that one.
Fischer takes one on the button.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zambrana.
Zambrana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Zambrana as he checks the leg kick.
Zambrana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fischer.
Zambrana throws a hook but Fischer blocks it.
Fischer throws a hook to the side of Zambrana's head but Zambrana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zambrana tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zambrana's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zambrana darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zambrana takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zambrana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fischer was well out of range. Poor timing from Zambrana.
Zambrana looks to land a combination. Fischer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fighters circling - Fischer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fischer blocks a jab.
A good leg kick by Zambrana.
Zambrana has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fischer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fischer throws a push kick but Zambrana slaps the foot to one side.
Dennis Fischer is winning the standup battle so far.
Zambrana takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zambrana misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Fischer misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Fischer dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fischer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zambrana.
Zambrana goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fischer jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fischer moves in looking to clinch but Zambrana pushes him off.
Zambrana throws a series of punches but Fischer moves out of range.
Fischer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fischer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fischer connects with a right hand. Zambrana shakes it off.
Zambrana lands a jab to the nose.
Fischer misses with a low kick.
Zambrana is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fischer with a body shot.
Zambrana scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fischer in his tracks.
Zambrana tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fischer scores with a jab. Zambrana acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice shot by Fischer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Fischer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fischer throws a leg kick that misses.
Zambrana flicks out a counter leg kick but Fischer steps away.
Fischer throws a lazy right hand but Zambrana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fischer throws a jab when Zambrana was well out of range.
Zambrana appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zambrana keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zambrana lands a nice looking body shot.
Fischer throws a leg kick
and Zambrana counters with a big head kick but Fischer shrugs it off. #T1#
Zambrana connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zambrana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fischer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zambrana checks it well.
A jab lands there for Fischer.
Zambrana takes a swing at Fischer's ribcage but misses.
Zambrana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fischer.
Fischer walks into a left hand.
Zambrana throws a hook to the side of Fischer's head but Fischer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fischer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zambrana.
Zambrana takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mario Zambrana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zambrana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fischer moves away.
Fischer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zambrana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fischer manages to avoid it.
Fischer punishes Zambrana's body with a nice straight punch.
Fischer misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Fischer misses
and Zambrana counters with a nice uppercut.
Zambrana takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zambrana punishes Fischer's body with a nice straight punch.
Fischer scores with a hook.#T2#
A left lands for Fischer.
A big left from Zambrana misses.
Fischer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zambrana checks a low kick from Fischer.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zambrana.
Zambrana checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zambrana blocks a jab.
A low kick from Fischer misses
and Zambrana counters with a solid body kick.
Fischer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fischer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zambrana comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fischer scores with a head kick. Zambrana tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fischer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zambrana.
Fischer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice straight punches there by Fischer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fischer.
Zambrana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fischer manages to avoid it.
Fischer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fischer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fischer.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dennis Fischer.
Well Fischer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Fischer!
After the fight, Dennis Fischer was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: RH55
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
Zambrana goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Zambrana misses the target.
Zambrana tries to clinch up.
Zambrana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shankoli.
Zambrana with a hook.
Zambrana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shankoli.
Zambrana appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#KD#
Zambrana lands a front kick to the face, that drops Shankoli to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Zambrana.
Sloppy strikes from Shankoli. Those never looked like landing.
Shankoli lands with a nice body punch.
Zambrana takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shankoli throws a jab but it's blocked by Zambrana.
A big right from Zambrana misses.
Shankoli gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Zambrana counters with a leg kick.
Shankoli wants to land a leg kick but Zambrana is out of range. #T1#
Shankoli misses the shot to the body.
Zambrana throws a quick counter head kick but Shankoli was just out of range.
Zambrana slips a jab and a cross from Shankoli.
Shankoli throws a push kick but Zambrana slaps the foot to one side.
Shankoli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shankoli throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zambrana.
Zambrana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shankoli.
Zambrana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shankoli.
Zambrana throws a wild body kick that Shankoli sees coming a mile off.
A big right from Zambrana misses.
Zambrana tries to clinch but Shankoli moves out of range.
Zambrana scores with a nice strike.#KD#
Zambrana lands a head kick that bluckles Shankoli and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Zambrana no doubt looking to push for a finish!#ROC#
Shankoli is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zambrana doesn't manage to clinch there - Shankoli circles away.
Zambrana takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zambrana misses with a hook. Shankoli ducked under it nicely.
Shankoli misses the jab.#T2#
Shankoli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shankoli lands a front kick.
Shankoli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shankoli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #KD#
Zambrana throws out a head kick that Shankoli doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Shankoli crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Shankoli's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
Shankoli is still on wobbly legs! Can Zambrana finish him?#CUT#
It looks like Ravi Shankoli has been cut.
Shankoli swings for the body but Zambrana moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Zambrana misses the target.
Shankoli seems to have recovered his senses.
Shankoli scores with a hook.
Zambrana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shankoli.
The fighters circling - Shankoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zambrana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zambrana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zambrana closes the distance but Shankoli moves to the side
and Shankoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zambrana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shankoli.
Zambrana uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shankoli has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Zambrana takes that one as he scored multiple knockdowns. Ravi Shankoli was lucky to get out of the first round.
The cut man is working on Ravi Shankoli's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shankoli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zambrana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shankoli lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Mario Zambrana has been cut.
Zambrana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shankoli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zambrana lands a glancing blow to the side of Shankoli's head.
Shankoli bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zambrana misses with a looping left.
Mario Zambrana is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Zambrana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zambrana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shankoli blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Shankoli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zambrana throws a sloppy head kick and Shankoli moves out of range easily.
Zambrana throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shankoli throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zambrana counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shankoli scores with a punch to the head.
Shankoli throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Zambrana takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shankoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Zambrana.
Shankoli throws a leg kick but Zambrana sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shankoli is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shankoli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shankoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zambrana moves away.
Zambrana blocks a low kick nicely.
Zambrana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zambrana lands a leg kick that knocks Shankoli off balance momentarily.
Shankoli swinging wildly here.
Shankoli lands the left hand.
Zambrana scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zambrana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shankoli can do to turn this around?#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Zambrana clinches.
Zambrana misses with a knee strike.
Shankoli wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zambrana misses with some punches.
Zambrana misses with a body punch.
Shankoli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shankoli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zambrana backwards.
Zambrana lands with a left to the head.
Shankoli pushes Zambrana back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Our sources have told us that Zambrana has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Zambrana lands an uppercut.
Shankoli misses with a punch on the inside.
Zambrana has Shankoli pressed against the ropes, preventing Shankoli from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zambrana can't break the clinch.
Zambrana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Zambrana dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Shankoli loads up on a big right hand but Zambrana slips the punch.
Zambrana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shankoli stalks Zambrana and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zambrana's face. Zambrana staggers backwards, shaken.
Shankoli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ravi Shankoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zambrana cracks Shankoli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shankoli is looking to land body kicks.
Zambrana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shankoli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zambrana can pounce on him.
Shankoli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zambrana in his tracks.
Shankoli moves out of range of the strikes.
Zambrana defending well as Shankoli loads up on a big left hand.
Shankoli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zambrana feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shankoli's calf.
Shankoli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zambrana throws out the jab.
Shankoli throws a counter combo.
Shankoli throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shankoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Shankoli throws a jab when Zambrana was well out of range.
Shankoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zambrana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Shankoli.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zambrana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zambrana.
Mario Zambrana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zambrana catches Shankoli napping and cracks him with a perfect head kick! Shankoli goes down! He's bigtime hurt! He's not going to make it back to his feet - the referee has called it off! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Mario Zambrana!
Mario Zambrana took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
Ravi Shankoli was interviewed post fight and said 'I believe he forgotten shower for a week or something, I gagged on my own vomit and never could get it back together again. Take a shower you filthy bastard!'.

Event: RH44
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Sestius fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zambrana connects with the punch.#CL#
Zambrana rushes Sestius and presses him up against the ropes.
Zambrana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Our sources have told us that Zambrana has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Sestius lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sestius letting Zambrana take a breather here.
Sestius lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Mario Zambrana has been cut.
Zambrana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sestius blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sestius blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Zambrana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Zambrana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zambrana stuns Sestius with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zambrana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sestius misses with an elbow strike. #T1#
Sestius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sestius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zambrana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sestius backwards.
Zambrana leaning his opponent against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Sestius throws an elbow but misses.
Zambrana lands an elbow inside that Sestius shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Publius Sestius has been cut.
Zambrana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zambrana avoids the elbow strike from Sestius, against the ropes.
Sestius scores a nice knee to the body.
Zambrana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zambrana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sestius working Zambrana over with knees to the body.
Sestius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zambrana backwards.
Sestius has Zambrana pressed against the ropes, preventing Zambrana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Zambrana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sestius's elbow.
Sestius throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zambrana avoids a wild elbow strike from Sestius.
Zambrana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sestius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zambrana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Zambrana.
Sestius struggles to land a body shot inside as Zambrana controls his hands.
Sestius misses with an elbow over the top.
Zambrana unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sestius lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zambrana has a couple of punches blocked by Sestius. #BC#
Zambrana breaks from the clinch.
Zambrana keeps the fight on the outside.
Zambrana throws a quick counter head kick but Sestius was just out of range.
Sestius moves in looking to clinch but Zambrana pushes him off.
Zambrana appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Publius Sestius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Sestius has managed to clinch.
Sestius digs a right hand underneath Zambrana's ribcage. Zambrana let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zambrana wants to get back to striking at distance but Sestius won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mario Zambrana will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Zambrana lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Sestius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sestius missing with knees to the body.
Zambrana blocks an uppercut.
Sestius lands an elbow inside.
Zambrana is trying to maintain a safe position but Sestius gets an underhook and turns Zambrana into the ropes.
Sestius is working Zambrana over against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Zambrana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zambrana pushes Sestius back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Zambrana.
Zambrana throws a head punch that misses.
Sestius tries a body shot but Zambrana blocks it.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Zambrana throws an elbow but misses.
Sestius can't find room to land a body shot as Zambrana controls the action.
Sestius throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zambrana.
Publius Sestius seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sestius tries to land knees in the clinch but Zambrana avoids the damage to the body.
Sestius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sestius lands an elbow inside that Zambrana shrugs off. #BC#
Zambrana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sestius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sestius misses with a left hand
and Zambrana counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Zambrana has Sestius up against the ropes in a clinch.
Zambrana has had enough of the clinch but Sestius keeps him there for the moment.
Sestius lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
Mario Zambrana's cut is getting worse.
Sestius missing with knees to the body.
Sestius scores with a shoulder strike.
Sestius pushes off an throws an elbow but Zambrana leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Zambrana looking to stall.
A bit of stalling here from Zambrana. #T2#
Sestius on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zambrana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Sestius.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short uppercut from Sestius.
Sestius throws an elbow that misses.
Sestius misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sestius.
Sestius lands a nice elbow.
Sestius throws a head punch that misses.
Zambrana throws a head punch that misses.
Sestius pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#BC#
Zambrana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Sestius closes the distance and pushes Zambrana back into the ropes.
Sestius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sestius throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Publius Sestius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zambrana wants to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sestius.#CL2#
Sestius has managed to clinch.
Sestius throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sestius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sestius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sestius comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sestius creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sestius lands a nice knee to the body.
Zambrana unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zambrana takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Mario Zambrana's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sestius lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sestius. #CUT2#
Jeez, Mario Zambrana's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T1#
Sestius lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sestius.
Sestius lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zambrana backwards.
Zambrana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sestius creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zambrana's defenses.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mario Zambrana's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Publius Sestius!
Publius Sestius seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RH35
Date: Jun 12, 2019

#R1#
Zambrana lands with a kick to the temple. Dimelo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dimelo dodges the punch combination from Zambrana.
Dimelo throws the kick towards the body but Zambrana avoids it.#CL2#
Zambrana drives through and clinches with Dimelo against the ropes.
A short right from Zambrana on the inside.
Dimelo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dimelo misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Dimelo.
Dimelo misses with a punch on the inside.
Dimelo digs a right hand underneath Zambrana's ribcage. Zambrana let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zambrana told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Dimelo misses with the head strike.
Zambrana has had enough of the clinch but Dimelo keeps him there for the moment.
Zambrana blocks a body shot from Dimelo.
Dimelo can't find room to land a body shot as Zambrana controls the action.
Zambrana prevents a body shot from Dimelo.
Zambrana misses with a punch to the body.
Dimelo misses with a body punch.
Zambrana lands a knee to the body. #T1#
Zambrana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#
It looks like Miko Dimelo has been cut.
Dimelo working aggressively here.
Dimelo prevents a body shot from Zambrana.
Dimelo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zambrana.
Zambrana lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dimelo or not. #BC2#
Zambrana manages to break the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Zambrana.
Zambrana throws an off balance right hand
and Dimelo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dimelo misses with a low kick as Zambrana jumps back.
Dimelo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zambrana tries to clinch but Dimelo moves out of range.
A big right from Zambrana misses.
Zambrana tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dimelo counters with an inside leg kick.
Zambrana checks a leg kick nicely.
Zambrana tries to clinch but Dimelo moves out of range. #T2#
Zambrana feints and then cracks Dimelo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dimelo down.
Zambrana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dimelo manages to avoid it.
Dimelo swats away the attempt to clinch by Zambrana.
Zambrana swings for the body but Dimelo moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zambrana. That's going to slow Dimelo down. #CL2#
Zambrana darts in and clinches Dimelo up against the ropes.
Dimelo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zambrana backwards.
Dimelo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zambranas head.
Zambrana working hard to break the clinch.
Zambrana looking to throw knees to the head but Dimelo is blocking nicely.
Dimelo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zambrana lands a nice shot to the body.
Zambrana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dimelo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mario Zambrana will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miko Dimelo's cut.
That's time! Dimelo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dimelo throws a right hand that misses
and Dimelo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zambrana misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zambrana throws a chopping leg kick but Dimelo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dimelo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dimelo tries to land a leg kick but Zambrana saw it coming and moves away.
Dimelo misses with a body kick.
Zambrana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zambrana feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dimelo's calf.
Zambrana misses with an uppercut.
As Zambrana looks to move away, Dimelo throws a big counter combo but Zambrana just gets out of the way.
Zambrana scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zambrana moves out of range of the strikes.
Zambrana was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Zambrana has Dimelo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Zambrana is looking to control Dimelo's arms but Dimelo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zambrana has his back to the ropes.
Dimelo tries a body shot but Zambrana blocks it.
Zambrana landing knees to the body. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zambrana.
Zambrana is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Zambrana scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dimelo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zambrana's elbow.
Zambrana unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zambrana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dimelo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zambrana's elbow.
Zambrana trying to control the position but instead, Dimelo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zambrana into the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dimelo as Zambrana tries to tie him up.
Dimelo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dimelo blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Dimelo.
Dimelo scores with a hook to the body.
Zambrana is breathing heavily.
Dimelo blocking some punches. #T2#
Dimelo tries a body shot but Zambrana blocks it.
Zambrana prevents a body shot from Dimelo.
Zambrana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dimelo struggles to land a body shot inside as Zambrana controls his hands.
Dimelo lands with a light punch inside.
Zambrana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dimelo tries to work over Zambrana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dimelo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zambrana misses with a punch on the inside.
Dimelo misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dimelo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Zambrana.
Zambrana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zambrana.
Dimelo struggles to land a body shot inside as Zambrana controls his hands.
Dimelo tries a body shot but Zambrana blocks it.
Zambrana stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zambrana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Zambrana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miko Dimelo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zambrana moves in looking to clinch but Dimelo pushes him off.
Miko Dimelo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dimelo moves out of range of the body kick from Zambrana.
It looked like Dimelo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dimelo tries a head kick but it misses.
Mario Zambrana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zambrana lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Zambrana rushes Dimelo and presses him up against the ropes.
Dimelo tries a body shot but Zambrana blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zambrana.
A head punch on the inside from Dimelo fails to land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zambrana prevents a body shot from Dimelo.
Zambrana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimelo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dimelo tries a body shot but Zambrana blocks it.
Dimelo lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dimelo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zambrana prevents a body shot from Dimelo. #T1#
A bit of stalling here from Zambrana.
Zambrana looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Dimelo fails to land.
Zambrana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dimelo avoids it.
Dimelo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zambrana or not.
Dimelo scores with a hook to the body.
Zambrana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dimelo lands with a light punch inside.
Dimelo digs a right hand underneath Zambrana's ribcage. Zambrana let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dimelo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mario Zambrana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zambrana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Dimelo.
Dimelo tries to work over Zambrana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dimelo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dimelo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dimelo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zambrana lands a shoulder strike.
Dimelo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mario Zambrana seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Dimelo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zambrana prevents a body shot from Dimelo.
Dimelo struggles to land a body shot inside as Zambrana controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Zambrana fails to land.
Zambrana misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Zambrana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zambrana gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT#
It looks like Mario Zambrana has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zambrana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dimelo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zambrana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zambrana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dimelo.
Dimelo misses with a low kick as Zambrana jumps back.
Zambrana looks to score with a jab to the body but Dimelo is just out of range.
Zambrana connects with a looping right hand.
Zambrana tries to close the distance and clinch but Dimelo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miko Dimelo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zambrana has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Zambrana!
Mario Zambrana took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: RH28
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Krause shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zambrana scores with a nice head shot.
Zambrana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Krause paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Krause wants to slow Zambrana down by chopping away at his legs.
Krause with a hook.
Krause throws a lazy body kick
and Zambrana counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Krause thinking.
Zambrana lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zambrana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Krause jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Zambrana gets a clinch.
Krause scores with a shoulder strike.
Zambrana blocking some punches. #BC2#
Zambrana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Krause has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zambrana finds it's way round the side to connect with Krause's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Kaine Krause has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krause tries to land a front kick but Zambrana steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Krause pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Krause buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Krause misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Krause backs off Zambrana throws a huge counter combo but Krause manages to avoid it all.
A big left from Krause misses.
Krause misses with the combination.
Krause misses with a low kick.
Krause tries to work over Zambrana's front leg with a kick but Zambrana checks it.
Krause swings for the body but Zambrana moves out of range.
Krause throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zambrana.
Krause keeps the fight on the outside.
Krause swings for the body but Zambrana moves out of range.
Krause misses with a low kick as Zambrana jumps back.
Zambrana swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Krause looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zambrana clobbers Krause with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zambrana throws an overhand right that lands on Krause's shoulder, as Krause tries to avoid the shot.
Krause swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Krause bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zambrana's head.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zambrana has a couple of punches blocked by Krause. #T2#
Zambrana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zambrana.
Zambrana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zambrana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Krause blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krause presses Zambrana against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Krause blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zambrana working aggressively here.
Krause lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Krause lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zambrana.
Zambrana tries to stall but Krause uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Krause breaks from the clinch.
Zambrana throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zambrana cracks Krause with an open hand slap.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zambrana crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Krause - the referee stops the clock and Zambrana gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Krause. Zambrana manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Krause digs a good body shot into Zambrana's ribs.
Krause misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaine Krause dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaine Krause's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Zambrana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zambrana closes the distance looking to clinch
and Krause counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kaine Krause is winning the standup battle so far.
Krause avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice cross by Krause.
Zambrana checks a low kick from Krause.
Krause tests Zambrana's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
It looks like Mario Zambrana has been cut.
Krause looks for the body kick but Zambrana saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Krause misses the target.
Zambrana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Zambrana misses its intended target.
Krause half committed to a counter leg kick.
Zambrana misses with a looping right.
Krause throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Krause lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Krause misses with a leg kick
letting Zambrana counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Krause throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zambrana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kaine Krause seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zambrana tries to clinch there but Krause circles away.
Krause moves forwards but Zambrana connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Krause connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Krause connects with a jab.
Krause is looking to chop away at Zambrana's legs.
Zambrana slips under a jab.
Krause scores with a nice head shot.
Krause throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zambrana is looking to clinch.
Zambrana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krause. Zambrana does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krause misses with a left hand
and Zambrana counters with a straight right hand.
Krause throws a low kick but Zambrana avoids it.#T2#
Krause lands a jab to the head.
Krause moves out of range as Zambrana strikes.
A jab from Krause does it's job there.
Zambrana checks a low kick from Krause.
Zambrana lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zambrana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Krause connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zambrana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zambrana moves out of range of the body kick.
Krause throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zambrana counters with a big head kick but Krause shrugs it off.
Krause throws out a leg kick but Zambrana moves out of range and Krause only half commits.
Zambrana appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Krause blocks a jab.
Zambrana slips a jab from Krause.
Zambrana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krause takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaine Krause dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Zambrana tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Krause manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Krause throws a head kick but Zambrana moves out of range.
Krause throws a jab but it's blocked by Zambrana.
Zambrana on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zambrana takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zambrana takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zambrana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Krause keeps Zambrana at a distance using the push kick.
Zambrana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krause misses with a straight left.
Krause thows a body kick. Zambrana tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jab from Krause.
Zambrana has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krause throws an overhand right that lands on Zambrana's shoulder, as Zambrana tries to avoid the shot.
Krause misses with a right hand
and Zambrana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krause throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zambrana looks to throw the jab but Krause is out of range. #T1#
Krause pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zambrana lands a really nice looking cross but Krause seems unphased.
Zambrana tries to clinch up but Krause circles away and keeps his distance.
Zambrana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krause moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Krause tries to score with a low kick but Zambrana moves his leg out of the way.
A little jabbing left from Zambrana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zambrana walks into a jab.
Krause will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mario Zambrana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zambrana tries to clinch there but Krause circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Krause.
Krause misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zambrana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zambrana defending well as Krause loads up on a big left hand.
Zambrana moves out of range of the body kick from Krause.
As Krause backs off Zambrana throws a huge counter combo but Krause manages to avoid it all.
Krause tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zambrana was well out of range. Poor timing from Krause.#T2#
Zambrana fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Krause is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zambrana can do to turn this around?
Krause doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krause throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Zambrana clinches up with Krause and pushes him back against the ropes.
Krause tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zambrana.
Zambrana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Krause.
Krause has a couple of punches blocked by Zambrana. #BC2#
Zambrana manages to break the clinch.
Zambrana throws a left and a right that both miss
and Krause counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zambrana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zambrana doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zambrana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krause.
Zambrana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krause jabbing away but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaine Krause showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Krause has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaine Krause!
Kaine Krause decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RH19
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Dimelo moves into the clinch.
Zambrana prevents a body shot from Dimelo.
Zambrana misses with a knee to the head.
Dimelo tries to throw a body punch but Zambrana avoids it by throwing Dimelo back against the ropes.
Dimelo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Dimelo fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dimelo.
Zambrana tries to circle away but Dimelo has him pinned against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Dimelo. #BC#
Zambrana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zambrana moves away from the strike by Dimelo.
Zambrana lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zambrana misses with a left hand
and Dimelo counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dimelo.
Dimelo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dimelo lands with a right to the head.
Zambrana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T1#
Dimelo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dimelo. #CUT2#
It looks like Mario Zambrana has been cut.
Dimelo misses with a punch to the body.
Dimelo misses with a punch on the inside.
Dimelo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dimelo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dimelo.
Zambrana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Dimelo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dimelo misses with the head strike.
Dimelo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dimelo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dimelo tries a body shot but Zambrana blocks it.
Dimelo tries to work over Zambrana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dimelo lands a shot to the body.
Zambrana throws an elbow but it misses.
Dimelo blocks an uppercut.
Zambrana swings wildly with an uppercut but Dimelo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimelo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zambrana backwards. #T2#
Dimelo struggles to land a body shot inside as Zambrana controls his hands.
Dimelo struggles to land a body shot inside as Zambrana controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zambrana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dimelo lands with a light punch inside.
Dimelo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dimelo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Zambrana.
Still in the clinch, Dimelo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dimelo misses with a punch to the body.
Our sources have told us that Zambrana has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Zambrana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dimelo misses with a body punch.
Dimelo managing to block the knees to the body from Zambrana.
Dimelo struggles to land a body shot inside as Zambrana controls his hands.
Zambrana lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zambrana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zambrana trying to control the position but instead, Dimelo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zambrana into the ropes.
Zambrana lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miko Dimelo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Zambrana's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Zambrana listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dimelo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zambrana. Dimelo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zambrana.
Zambrana slips a jab from Dimelo.
Zambrana connects with a right hand. Dimelo shakes it off.
Dimelo lunges at Zambrana with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zambrana's hand.
Zambrana throws a leg kick but Dimelo checks it. #CL#
Dimelo tries to keep at a distance but Zambrana has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimelo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zambrana backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dimelo.
Dimelo pushes Zambrana back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Zambrana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dimelo backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zambrana lands an uppercut.#T1#
Dimelo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dimelo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zambrana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Zambrana fails to land.
Dimelo is working Zambrana over against the ropes.
Zambrana tries to throw a body punch but Dimelo avoids it by throwing Zambrana back against the ropes.
Dimelo lands with a light punch inside.
Dimelo lands a hook that snaps the head of Zambrana backwards.
Dimelo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zambrana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Dimelo.
Dimelo tries to throw a body punch but Zambrana avoids it by throwing Dimelo back against the ropes.
Dimelo presses Zambrana against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dimelo misses with a body punch.
Dimelo lands an uppercut.
Dimelo has a couple of punches blocked by Zambrana.
Dimelo scores with a shot to the side of Zambrana's head.
Zambrana landing knees to the head.
Zambrana dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Dimelo as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dimelo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dimelo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dimelo pushes Zambrana back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Zambrana working hard to break the clinch.
Dimelo struggles to land a body shot inside as Zambrana controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimelo.
A head punch on the inside from Zambrana fails to land.
Dimelo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Dimelo misses with a punch on the inside.
Dimelo lands a nice shot to the body.
Dimelo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dimelo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dimelo lands with a light punch inside.
Dimelo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dimelo tries a body shot but Zambrana blocks it.
Zambrana has a couple of punches blocked by Dimelo.
A short uppercut from Dimelo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miko Dimelo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mario Zambrana's cut.
That's time! Zambrana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Some wild striking there from Dimelo.
Zambrana throws a big shot that misses.
Zambrana on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Miko Dimelo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dimelo.
Miko Dimelo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zambrana on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zambrana throws a lazy right hand but Dimelo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dimelo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zambrana falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dimelo counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimelo throws a looping overhand right but Zambrana ducks down to avoid it.
Zambrana throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dimelo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zambrana on the side of the head. #T1#
Zambrana slips under a jab from Dimelo.
Zambrana clobbers Dimelo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zambrana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dimelo ducks under a wild hook from Zambrana.
Dimelo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zambrana. That did some damage!
Mario Zambrana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dimelo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zambrana moves in looking to clinch but Dimelo pushes him off.
Dimelo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zambrana.
Zambrana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dimelo throws an overhand right that lands on Zambrana's shoulder, as Zambrana tries to avoid the shot.
Zambrana lands a nice hook to Dimelo's body. Dimelo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dimelo thows a leg kick but Zambrana checks it
and Dimelo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Zambrana throws a lazy uppercut
letting Dimelo counter with a right hand.
Zambrana's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dimelo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zambrana scrambles back to his feet.
Dimelo slips a straight right by Zambrana.
It seemed like Dimelo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zambrana lands a leg kick that knocks Dimelo off balance momentarily.
Zambrana misses with a hook.
Dimelo ducks under a wild hook from Zambrana.
Dimelo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zambrana throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Zambrana.
Zambrana misses with a head kick. #CL#
Zambrana clinches up against the ropes.
Dimelo tries to throw a body punch but Zambrana avoids it by throwing Dimelo back against the ropes.
Dimelo lands a nice uppercut.
Dimelo tries a body shot but Zambrana blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Miko Dimelo.
Well Dimelo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miko Dimelo!
Miko Dimelo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RH10
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Umm swats away the attempt to clinch by Zambrana.
Umm throwing a counter right hand but Zambrana manages to avoid it.
Umm uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zambrana has time to react.#CUT#
It looks like Mario Zambrana has been cut.
Zambrana lands with an overhand left.
Umm looks to land a left hand but Zambrana moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Umm has taken the fight to the clinch.
Umm throws a punch but it's blocked by Zambrana.
Zambrana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zambrana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrana stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zambrana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zambrana is trying to stall. #T1#
Zambrana throws a punch but it's blocked by Umm.
Umm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Umm blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Umm has a couple of punches blocked by Zambrana.
Umm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Umm misses with the head strike.
Zambrana tries to work over Umm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zambrana takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Umm scores with a nice short uppercut.
Umm keeps control of Zambrana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zambrana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zambrana blocks an uppercut.
Umm has Zambrana pushed against the ropes.#T2#
Umm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Umm blocking some punches.
Zambrana looking to stall.
Umm tries to stall but Zambrana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zambrana wants to get back to striking at distance but Umm won't allow it.
Zambrana blocks a body shot from Umm.
Umm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Umm.
A short left from Zambrana.
Umm working aggressively here.
Umm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zambrana's elbow.
Umm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rect Umm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Zambrana's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Zambrana looks to clinch
letting Umm counter with a right hand.
Umm tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Zambrana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zambrana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zambrana now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zambrana throws a right hand that misses
and Umm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Zambrana drives through and clinches with Umm against the ropes.
Rect Umm has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Umm - that landed with a thud.
Zambrana trying to control the position but instead, Umm has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zambrana into the ropes.
Zambrana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zambrana.
Umm lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zambrana or not. #BC2#
Zambrana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zambrana throws a lazy right hand but Umm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Zambrana walks into a jab.
Zambrana drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Umm is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zambrana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Umm dodges the punch combination from Zambrana.
Mario Zambrana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umm ducks under a wild hook from Zambrana.#CL#
Umm instigates a clinch.
Zambrana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zambrana trying to control the position but instead, Umm has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zambrana into the ropes.
Zambrana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Umm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zambrana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Umm has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T2#
Zambrana looking to slow down the pace here.
Zambrana wants to stall. #BC2#
Zambrana breaks the clinch.
Zambrana misses with a lunging right hand
and Umm counters with a straight right hand.
Zambrana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Umm.
Umm darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Mario Zambrana's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zambrana moves out of range of the body kick.
Zambrana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zambrana throws a lazy right hand but Umm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zambrana lands a head shot.
Zambrana lands a leg kick that knocks Umm off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rect Umm will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mario Zambrana's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Umm. Zambrana does a little dance to reset his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Umm.
Zambrana shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Umm eats them both and turns towards Zambrana to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Rect Umm has been cut.
Umm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zambrana can do to turn this around?
Zambrana throws a right and a left that Umm avoids nicely.
Zambrana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umm looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A lazy left from Zambrana finds it's target.
Umm blocks a head kick by Zambrana.
Zambrana throws a body punch but Umm moves out of range.
Umm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zambrana.
Zambrana throws a fast counter high kick but Umm manages to duck under it in time.
Umm misses with a hook. Zambrana ducked under it nicely.
Umm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Zambrana. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zambrana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Umm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Zambrana tests Umm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zambrana tries to clinch but Umm moves away
and Umm counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zambrana tries to clinch up but Umm circles away and keeps his distance.
Umm swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zambrana misses with a hook. Umm ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Zambrana.
Umm half committed to a counter leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Umm!
Umm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zambrana. #CL#
Umm has closed the distance and engaged Zambrana in a clinch.
A short left from Umm.
Zambrana tries to stall but Umm uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Umm blocks a body shot from Zambrana.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Umm stalling.
Umm lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Umm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Umm blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Umm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zambrana misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zambrana using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Umm stalling in the clinch.
Zambrana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Umm misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Zambrana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zambrana misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Umm is predictable there
and Zambrana counters with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Umm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Mario Zambrana just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Umm scores with a nice right hand.
Zambrana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zambrana darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Umm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zambrana throws a head kick but Umm moves out of range.
Umm throws an overhand right that lands on Zambrana's shoulder, as Zambrana tries to avoid the shot.
Umm avoids the head kick by Zambrana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umm misses with a straight right.
Zambrana tries to counter with a clinch but Umm shakes him off and moves away.
Zambrana lands the left hand.#CL#
Umm fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zambrana, pushing him back against the ropes.
Zambrana missing with knees to the body. #T1#
Umm lands a shot to the body.
Umm keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zambrana's efforts to push away.
Umm managing to block the knees to the body from Zambrana.
Zambrana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Umm is defending well for now.
Zambrana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Umm.
Umm pushes Zambrana back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Umm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zambranas head.
Umm scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from Zambrana.
Umm swings wildly with an uppercut but Zambrana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zambrana misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Zambrana tries a knee to the head but Umm blocks it.
Zambrana tries to break the clinch but Umm is controlling the position.
Umm has a couple of punches blocked by Zambrana.
Umm is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zambrana utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zambrana blocks a body shot from Umm.
Umm is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Umm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Umm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Mario Zambrana will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Umm listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Zambrana gets a clinch.
Umm lands a nice shot to the body.
Zambrana lands a knee to the body.
Zambrana being controlled against the ropes.
Zambrana tries to stall but Umm uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Good body shot from Zambrana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umm struggles to land a body shot inside as Zambrana controls his hands.
Zambrana will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Umm up against the ropes.
Umm tries to throw a body punch but Zambrana avoids it by throwing Umm back against the ropes. #T1##BC#
Umm manages to break the clinch.
Zambrana fails to land with a series of punches.
Zambrana moves out of range as Umm strikes.
Zambrana throws a sloppy head kick
and Umm counters with a straight right hand.
Umm's corner calls for a 1-2. Umm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Umm takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#
The cut above Mario Zambrana's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Zambrana connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Umm's hands.
Umm avoids the head kick by Zambrana.
Zambrana swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Umm was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zambrana throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Zambrana misses its intended target.
Umm seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Umm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zambrana throws a right hand that misses
and Umm counters with a nice uppercut.
Zambrana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Umm lands.#ROC#
Zambrana is rocked!
Zambrana slips a straight right by Umm.
Zambrana is still on wobbly legs! Can Umm finish him?
Zambrana throws a poor cross that misses
and Umm counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Umm moves into the clinch successfully.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Umm.
Umm misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rect Umm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Umm has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:46
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rect Umm!
Rect Umm is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Rect Umm thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RH4
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Tanner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zambrana at a distance.
Tanner connects with the punch.
Tanner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Zambrana gets a clinch.
Tanner lands a left hand.
Zambrana working aggressively here.
Zambrana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Tanner has a couple of punches blocked by Zambrana.
Tanner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zambrana.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zambrana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zambrana unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tanner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tanner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zambrana looking to throw knees to the head but Tanner is blocking nicely.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but Zambrana blocks with his arms.
A right hand to the body from Tanner.
Zambrana tries to throw a body punch but Tanner avoids it by throwing Zambrana back against the ropes. #T1#
Zambrana is pushing Tanner up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Zambrana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zambrana with a hook.
Zambrana moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tanner keeps the fight on the outside.
Tanner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zambrana on the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Mario Zambrana has been cut.
Zambrana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tanner throws a push kick but Zambrana slaps the foot to one side.
Zambrana looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice jab there from Tanner.
Tanner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tanner throws a jab but it's blocked by Zambrana. #CL#
Zambrana clinches up against the ropes.
Tanner trying to land knees to the body.
Tanner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zambrana blocks it with crossed arms.
Tanner tries to work over Zambrana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Zambrana lands a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tanner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zambrana backwards.
Zambrana misses with a knee strike.
Zambrana landing knees to the head.
Tanner misses with a body punch.
Zambrana stalling against the ropes. #BC#
Zambrana breaks from the clinch.
Zambrana tries to clinch there but Tanner circles away.
Zambrana takes a swing at Tanner's ribcage but misses.
Zambrana tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zambrana staying out of range there.
Zambrana swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Tanner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanner lands with a right hand.
Tanner misses with a low kick.
Tanner throws an off balance right hand
letting Zambrana counter with a right hand.
Zambrana tries to move into range but Tanner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Tanner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Zambrana's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Tanner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Zambrana.
Tanner just misses with a punch to the body.
Tanner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zambrana was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanner.
Zambrana staying out of range there.
Tanner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zambrana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zambrana works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tanner throws a shot from downtown. Zambrana moves away and avoids it.
Tanner moves away from the strike by Zambrana.
Zambrana just misses with a punch to the body.
Zambrana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tanner moves away from the strike by Zambrana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zambrana. Tanner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanner feints a counter leg kick.
Tanner scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zambrana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tanner.
Zambrana throws a quick inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Tanner misses
and Zambrana counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Tanner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Tanner.
Tanner misses with a straight left.
Zambrana avoids the body shot from Tanner.
Tanner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good shot there by Tanner.
Zambrana throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zambrana misses with a low kick.
Tanner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tanner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zambrana throws a jab when Tanner was well out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tanner.
Tanner misses with an uppercut. Zambrana saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Zambrana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tanner moves away from the strike by Zambrana.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zambrana lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zambrana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Tanner looks to move away, Zambrana throws a big counter combo but Tanner just gets out of the way.
Tanner thuds a left hand into Zambrana's body.#T2#
Zambrana looks to land a combination but Tanner avoids it well.
A nice side step and Tanner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jason Tanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanner throws a body punch but Zambrana moves out of range.
Tanner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zambrana finds it's way round the side to connect with Tanner's head.
Tanner throws a sloppy head kick
and Zambrana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tanner thuds a left hand into Zambrana's body.
Zambrana scores with a punch to the head.
Tanner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tanner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zambrana.
Tanner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zambrana.
Zambrana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tanner throws a looping overhand right but Zambrana ducks down to avoid it.
Zambrana throwing a counter right hand but Tanner manages to avoid it.
Tanner missing with a left hand there. Zambrana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Zambrana has managed to clinch. #BC#
Zambrana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tanner looks to land a left hand but Zambrana moved out of range nicely.
Zambrana moves forwards but Tanner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mario Zambrana will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mario Zambrana's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Tanner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Zambrana forces Tanner back against the ropes and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zambrana.
Tanner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zambrana backwards.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mario Zambrana has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tanner cracks Zambrana with a nice body shot.#BC#
Zambrana breaks from the clinch.
Tanner misses with a hook. Zambrana ducked under it nicely.
Zambrana checks a leg kick.
Tanner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zambrana moves away.
Zambrana moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zambrana shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tanner eats them both and turns towards Zambrana to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zambrana stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tanner lunges at Zambrana with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zambrana's hand.
Zambrana throws a hook but Tanner blocks it.
Zambrana needs to keep his hands up - Tanner had a free shot at his head there.
Tanner lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#
Mario Zambrana's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Zambrana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tanner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tanner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tanner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tanner throws a leg kick
and Zambrana counters with a leg kick.
Tanner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zambrana.
Tanner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zambrana slips a straight right by Tanner.#CL#
Zambrana closes the distance and clinches.
Zambrana connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tanner's face.
Tanner gets through Zambrana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zambrana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zambrana missing with knees to the body.
Tanner gets through Zambrana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tanner with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T2#
Zambrana lands with a left to the head.
Zambrana swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Zambrana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zambrana jabs Tanner right on the nose. Tanner blinks but takes it well.
Tanner lands the left hand.
Zambrana is looking to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Zambrana.
Zambrana wants to clinch up but Tanner keeps it at a distance.#KD#
Zambrana scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Tanner to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Zambrana away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Tanner got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Zambrana lands with a cross. #ROC#
Tanner is rocked!
Tanner tries to score with a low kick but Zambrana moves his leg out of the way.
Zambrana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tanner.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zambrana slips under a jab from Tanner.
Zambrana is looking to counter with head kicks.
A shot to the body from Tanner misses
and Zambrana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tanner is still on wobbly legs! Can Zambrana finish him?
A looping hook to the body misses from Zambrana. Tanner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanner seems to have recovered his senses.
Tanner swings widly with a right hand
and Zambrana counters with a low kick, right behind Tanner 's knee.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Zambrana showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zambrana has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Zambrana!
A pretty intense looking Mario Zambrana took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: RH1
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Sestius scores with a nice right hand.
Sestius has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Zambrana is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Zambrana takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Mario Zambrana has been cut.
Sestius tries to bum rush Zambrana with a series of wild strikes but Zambrana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zambrana is looking to clinch.
Sestius throws a fast counter high kick but Zambrana manages to duck under it in time.
Zambrana throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Sestius closes the distance and pushes Zambrana back into the ropes.
Zambrana swings wildly with an uppercut but Sestius uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Zambrana manages to break the clinch.
Sestius ducks under a wild hook from Zambrana.
Zambrana shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sestius falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zambrana counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zambrana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sestius.
Zambrana tries to counter by clinching up but Sestius breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zambrana is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Sestius moves into the clinch successfully.
Zambrana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Sestius misses with the head strike.
Zambrana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zambrana managing to block the knees to the body from Sestius.
Zambrana lands a nice knee to the body.
Sestius is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zambrana is defending well for now.
Sestius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sestius lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zambrana backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sestius.
Zambrana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sestius backwards.
Zambrana managing to block the knees to the body from Sestius.
A knee to the head by Zambrana. #CUT#
It looks like Publius Sestius has been cut.
Sestius avoiding damage as Zambrana throws knees to the body.
Zambrana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Zambrana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Sestius has closed the distance and engaged Zambrana in a clinch. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zambrana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zambrana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sestius tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zambrana avoids it.
A short right from Zambrana on the inside.
Zambrana taking a breather.
Zambrana throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Sestius.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Zambrana just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sestius's brow.
Zambrana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zambrana tries a knee to the head but Sestius blocks it.
Sestius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sestius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zambrana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sestius blocks it with crossed arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sestius.
Zambrana managing to block the knees to the body from Sestius.
Sestius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Publius Sestius dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Zambrana.
Zambrana's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sestius under the eye.#CL2#
Sestius pushes Zambrana up against the ropes in a clinch.
Zambrana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Zambrana.
Zambrana misses with some punches.
Zambrana blocks an uppercut.
Sestius trying to land knees to the body.
Zambrana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sestius is defending well for now.
Zambrana has Sestius pressed against the ropes.
Zambrana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sestius keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zambrana's efforts to push away.
Zambrana scores with a knee to the head.
Zambrana avoiding damage as Sestius throws knees to the body. #T1#
Sestius trying to land knees to the body.
Sestius looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zambrana blocking some punches.
Sestius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Zambrana.
Sestius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sestius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sestius lands with a left to the head.
Sestius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zambrana backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sestius obliges.
Sestius is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zambrana is defending well for now.
Zambrana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sestius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zambrana tries to land knees in the clinch but Sestius avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Zambrana breaks the clinch.
Zambrana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sestius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
A right-left combo lands from Sestius.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Sestius misses.
Sloppy strikes from Sestius. Those never looked like landing.
Zambrana on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sestius looks to clinch
and Sestius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Sestius is rocked!
Zambrana connects with a nice cross there... Sestius is looking wobbly and Zambrana recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Sestius to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Zambrana jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mario Zambrana!
Mario Zambrana opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: EMPIRE KT PPV
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Zambrana fails to land with a series of punches.
Zambrana misses with a lunging right hand
and Oubaali counters with a nice uppercut.
Zambrana misses with an uppercut. Oubaali saw that one coming.
Ali Oubaali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Oubaali pushes Zambrana up against the ropes in a clinch.
Zambrana misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oubaali. #CUT2#
It looks like Mario Zambrana has been cut.
Zambrana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zambrana blocking some punches.
Zambrana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zambrana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Oubaali.
Zambrana scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Ali Oubaali has been cut.
Oubaali tries to work over Zambrana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Oubaali scores with a shot to the side of Zambrana's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oubaali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zambrana landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Oubaali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zambrana trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
The referee calls for Zambrana to work.
Zambrana tries to land a knee to the head but Oubaali blocks with his arms.
Oubaali keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zambrana's efforts to push away.
Zambrana is trying to break free.
A short right from Oubaali.
Oubaali misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oubaali.
Oubaali tries to work over Zambrana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zambrana lands a nice uppercut.
Oubaali lands with a right to the head.
Oubaali struggles to land a body shot inside as Zambrana controls his hands.
Oubaali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zambrana presses Oubaali against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Zambrana breaks from the clinch.
Oubaali takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oubaali has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zambrana.#T2#
Zambrana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Oubaali moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oubaali has a couple of punches blocked by Zambrana.
A head punch on the inside from Oubaali fails to land.
Zambrana throws a punch but it's blocked by Oubaali.
A shot in the inside from Oubaali.
Oubaali lands a left hand. #BC#
Zambrana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zambrana throws a hook but Oubaali blocks it.#CL2#
Oubaali rushes Zambrana and presses him up against the ropes.
Oubaali is looking to break free of the clinch but Zambrana has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Oubaali fails to land.
Zambrana trying to stall but Oubaali improves his position.
Zambrana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Oubaali lands with a left to the head.
Zambrana blocks a body shot from Oubaali.
Oubaali struggles to land a body shot inside as Zambrana controls his hands. #T3#
Zambrana lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oubaali or not.
Zambrana can't find room to land a body shot as Oubaali controls the action.
Zambrana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zambrana scores with a shoulder strike.
Oubaali tries a body shot but Zambrana blocks it.
Zambrana is trying to maintain a safe position but Oubaali gets an underhook and turns Zambrana into the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Oubaali fails to land.
Zambrana is trying to stall.
Oubaali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zambrana working aggressively here.
Oubaali throws a punch but it's blocked by Zambrana.
Zambrana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oubaali is defending well for now.
Zambrana connects with a knee to the head.
Oubaali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zambrana stalling in the clinch but Oubaali improves position.
Oubaali misses with a body punch.
Zambrana lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Zambrana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zambrana works on Oubaali's body with a couple of short punches.
Oubaali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zambrana misses with a body punch.
Zambrana lands a good knee to the midsection. Oubaali won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zambrana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oubaali.
Zambrana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oubaali takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zambrana blocks a body shot from Oubaali.
Oubaali managing to block the knees to the body from Zambrana.
Oubaali misses with a punch on the inside.
Zambrana is stalling here.
Zambrana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oubaali.
Zambrana stalling in the clinch but Oubaali improves position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zambrana.
Oubaali throws a head punch that misses.
Zambrana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ali Oubaali will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Zambrana lands a nice shot that snaps Oubaali's head back.
A head kick misses from Zambrana.
Zambrana scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Oubaali instigates a clinch.
Oubaali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zambrana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oubaali blocks it with crossed arms.
Zambrana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oubaali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zambrana.
Oubaali blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oubaali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oubaali has Zambrana pressed against the ropes, preventing Zambrana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Oubaali misses with a punch to the body.
Oubaali misses with a body punch.
Zambrana struggles to land a body shot inside as Oubaali controls his hands.
Oubaali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oubaali tries a body shot but Zambrana blocks it. #BC#
Zambrana breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Oubaali drops his hands momentarily and Zambrana takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zambrana misses with a head kick.
A big left from Zambrana misses. #CL2#
Oubaali forces Zambrana back against the ropes and clinches.
Oubaali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oubaali is working Zambrana over against the ropes.
Zambrana throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short left from Oubaali.
Ali Oubaali seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zambrana scores a nice knee to the body.
Zambrana trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Zambrana.
Oubaali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zambrana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oubaali has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zambrana tries to land knees in the clinch but Oubaali avoids the damage to the body.
Oubaali misses with a body punch.
Zambrana pushes Oubaali back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oubaali misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Oubaali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oubaali scores with a shoulder strike.
Zambrana is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zambrana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oubaali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zambranas head.
Oubaali throws a punch but it's blocked by Zambrana.
Oubaali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oubaali tries to throw a body punch but Zambrana avoids it by throwing Oubaali back against the ropes.
Zambrana missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Oubaali. #BC#
Zambrana breaks the clinch.
Oubaali tries to clinch up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oubaali misses with a body punch. #T3#
Zambrana tries to stall but Oubaali uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Zambrana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #KD2#
Oubaali lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Zambrana goes down! The ref sends Oubaali to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Zambrana is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Oubaali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oubaali misses with a straight right.
Zambrana feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Oubaali tries to clinch but Zambrana moves out of range. #CL2#
Oubaali pushes Zambrana up against the ropes in a clinch.
Oubaali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oubaali throws a punch but it's blocked by Zambrana.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Zambrana.
A short left from Zambrana. #BC#
Zambrana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Zambrana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oubaali misses with a punch on the inside.
Oubaali lands a hook that snaps the head of Zambrana backwards. #T4#
Oubaali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zambrana tries a knee to the head but Oubaali blocks it.
Zambrana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oubaali is defending well for now.
Oubaali misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oubaali.
Oubaali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zambrana misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Oubaali.
Zambrana blocking some punches.
Oubaali throws a punch but it's blocked by Zambrana.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Oubaali. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Oubaali lands with a right to the head.
Oubaali lands a left hand. #BC#
Zambrana breaks the clinch.
Zambrana just misses with a punch to the body.
Oubaali tries to clinch up but Zambrana circles away and keeps his distance.
Zambrana throwing a counter right hand but Oubaali manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Oubaali moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oubaali.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Oubaali takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Zambrana misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Oubaali clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Zambrana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zambrana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oubaali appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Oubaali closes the distance and pushes Zambrana back into the ropes.
Zambrana landing knees to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oubaali.
Oubaali lands a nice shot to the body.
Zambrana tries to land a knee to the head but Oubaali blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oubaali.
Oubaali has a couple of punches blocked by Zambrana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Oubaali.
Oubaali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oubaali lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zambrana scores with a knee to the head.
Zambrana keeps control of Oubaali as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zambrana blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Zambrana throws an elbow but it misses.
Oubaali blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Oubaali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Oubaali gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zambrana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oubaali managing to block the knees to the body from Zambrana. #BC#
Zambrana breaks from the clinch.
Mario Zambrana is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Oubaali has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zambrana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oubaali is defending well for now.
Zambrana blocks an uppercut.
Zambrana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oubaali avoids it.
Oubaali lands a shot to the body.
Oubaali throws a punch but it's blocked by Zambrana.
Oubaali misses with a body punch. #BC#
Zambrana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zambrana looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Oubaali has closed the distance and engaged Zambrana in a clinch. #T2#
Zambrana tries to land a knee to the head but Oubaali blocks with his arms.
Oubaali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oubaali as Zambrana tries to tie him up.
Oubaali misses with a body punch.
Oubaali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oubaali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zambrana misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oubaali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zambrana has a couple of punches blocked by Oubaali.
Zambrana tries to stall but Oubaali uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zambrana working hard to break the clinch.
Oubaali is working Zambrana over against the ropes.
Zambrana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oubaali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zambrana misses with a body punch.
Oubaali lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Oubaali keeps control of Zambrana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oubaali pushes Zambrana back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zambrana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zambrana takes a shot to the head.
Zambrana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zambrana fails to land.
Oubaali misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oubaali.
Oubaali working aggressively here.
Mario Zambrana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zambrana.
Zambrana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zambrana throws a head punch that misses.
Oubaali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zambrana is looking to break free of the clinch but Oubaali has double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zambrana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zambrana lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Zambrana takes a shot to the head.
Oubaali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zambrana blocks a body shot from Oubaali. #BC2#
Oubaali breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Zambrana pushes Oubaali up against the ropes in a clinch.
Zambrana tries to circle away but Oubaali has him pinned against the ropes.
Zambrana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oubaali is defending well for now.
Zambrana tries to land a knee to the head but Oubaali blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zambrana.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oubaali.
Zambrana misses with a knee to the head.
Ali Oubaali is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oubaali misses with a punch on the inside.
Zambrana looking to slow down the pace here.
Zambrana can't break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oubaali.
Oubaali misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Oubaali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oubaali winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Oubaali!
After winning the bout, Ali Oubaali thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OC! KT 11
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Zambrana tries to work over Marinov's front leg with a kick but Marinov checks it.
Marinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zambrana moves away.#KD2#
Zambrana clips Marinov with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Marinov a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
Marinov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#
Marinov is rocked!
Marinov checks a leg kick.
Zambrana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marinov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marinov is looking to clinch but Zambrana is avoiding it.
Zambrana steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marinov.
Marinov takes a swing at Zambrana's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zambrana misses with an uppercut.
Marinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Zambrana is just out of range.
Marinov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marinov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Marinov moves out of range as Zambrana strikes.
Zambrana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marinov throws out the jab.
Marinov misses with a looping right.
Zambrana throws a big counter head kick but Marinov avoids it with no problem.
Zambrana scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oh Marinov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zambrana takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marinov seems to have got his legs back now.
Zambrana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marinov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marinov throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Zambrana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marinov throws out the jab.
Zambrana throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marinov on the side of the head.
Zambrana tries to close the distance and clinch but Marinov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marinov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zambrana tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Marinov is able to avoid easily.
Marinov blocks a head kick by Zambrana.
Marinov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marinov lands a really nice looking cross but Zambrana seems unphased.
Zambrana avoids the head kick by Marinov.
Zambrana looks to land a right hand but Marinov moved out of range.
Marinov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Emil Marinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marinov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Marinov as he connects with a hook.
Zambrana lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zambrana avoids the head kick by Marinov.
Zambrana wants to counter the offense by Marinov and move into the clinch position.
Marinov scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zambrana misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Zambrana.
Marinov tries a head kick but it misses.
Zambrana throws a head kick that misses.
Marinov throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Zambrana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marinov looks to land a right hand but Zambrana moved out of range.
Zambrana throws a head kick but Marinov moves out of range.
Zambrana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marinov throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick by Zambrana misses
and Marinov counters with an inside leg kick.
Zambrana throws a sloppy body shot
and Marinov counters with a head kick. That will keep Zambrana thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #CL2#
Zambrana rushes Marinov and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marinov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Zambrana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zambrana fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab lands there for Zambrana.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Mario Zambrana should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Marinov checks a low kick from Zambrana.
Zambrana misses with a straight right.
Marinov throws a sloppy head kick and Zambrana moves out of range easily.
Zambrana looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Zambrana blocks a head kick by Marinov.
Zambrana misses with a lunging right hand
and Marinov counters with a straight right hand.
Marinov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Marinov misses with a body kick.
Marinov misses with a straight right.
Marinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Zambrana is just out of range.
Marinov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zambrana! But no joy.
Marinov throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrana throws a body kick that misses.
Marinov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marinov checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Marinov.
Marinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zambrana moves away.#T1#
A punch combination from Zambrana misses.
Zambrana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mario Zambrana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zambrana lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zambrana slips under a jab from Marinov.
Marinov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zambrana doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Zambrana misses.
Zambrana loads up on a big right hand but Marinov slips the punch.
Marinov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zambrana counters with a straight right hand.
Marinov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zambrana.
Zambrana wants to clinch but Marinov slips to the side
and Marinov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zambrana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marinov.
Zambrana misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Marinov has closed the distance and engaged Zambrana in a clinch.
Marinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Zambrana manages to break the clinch.
Marinov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T2#
A head kick from Marinov lands but Zambrana takes it in his stride. #CUT#
It looks like Mario Zambrana has been cut.
Zambrana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marinov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zambrana slips a jab from Marinov.
Marinov throws a hook but Zambrana avoids it easily.
Zambrana feints a counter leg kick.
Marinov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zambrana.
Marinov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zambrana moves in looking to clinch but Marinov pushes him off.
Marinov avoids the head kick by Zambrana.
Zambrana scores with the left hand. Marinov knows he should have avoided that one.
Zambrana looks to land a left hand but Marinov moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Marinov misses its target.
Marinov takes a swing at Zambrana's ribcage but misses.
Marinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Zambrana avoids the head kick by Marinov.
Zambrana slips a jab from Marinov.
A shot to the liver by Marinov. Beautiful body shot.
Zambrana looks to land a right hand but Marinov moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mario Zambrana's cut.
That's time! Marinov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Zambrana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marinov.#CL2#
Zambrana closes the distance and clinches.
Marinov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zambrana.
Marinov misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Marinov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marinov misses with a low kick.
Marinov throws a jab but it's blocked by Zambrana.
Zambrana tries to counter with a clinch but Marinov shakes him off and moves away.
Marinov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zambrana now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marinov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Zambrana has closed the distance and engaged Marinov in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov tries to work over Zambrana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zambrana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice left hand lands by Zambrana.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zambrana.
Zambrana is looking to break free of the clinch but Marinov has double underhooks. #BC2#
Zambrana breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Zambrana connects with a leg kick. Marinov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zambrana punishes Marinov's body with a nice straight punch.
Marinov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zambrana looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Marinov rushes Zambrana and presses him up against the cage.
Zambrana has Marinov pressed against the cage, preventing Marinov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marinov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zambrana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zambrana trying to control the position but instead, Marinov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zambrana into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zambrana. #BC2#
Zambrana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marinov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marinov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zambrana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zambrana finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Marinov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Marinov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zambrana counters with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zambrana moves to clinch but Marinov breaks away
and Marinov counters with a straight right hand.
Marinov throws a head kick but Zambrana moves out of range.
Marinov thumps Zambrana with a low kick.
Marinov lands with a kick to the temple. Zambrana shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zambrana slips a jab from Marinov.
Marinov backing away here, and Zambrana unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zambrana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zambrana scores with a nice head shot.
Marinov lands an overhand right.
Marinov moves out of range of the strikes.
Zambrana connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marinov. Marinov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zambrana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marinov.
Marinov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mario Zambrana.
I think Zambrana has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Zambrana!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mario Zambrana waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
Emil Marinov spoke after the fight, saying 'strong'.

Event: OC! KT 8
Date: Dec 26, 2018

#R1#
Lee throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zambrana counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Tommy Lee has been cut.
Zambrana swings widly with a right hand
and Lee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zambrana has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Double XX in the buildup to the fight.
Zambrana connects with a looping right hand.
Lee looks to land a body kick but Zambrana moved away.
Zambrana misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Lee misses
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zambrana throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zambrana manages to avoid it.
Tommy Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Zambrana misses
and Lee counters with an outside leg kick.
Zambrana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee jabs Zambrana right on the nose. Zambrana blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Zambrana closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Lee.
Zambrana blocks an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lee as Zambrana tries to tie him up. #T1#
Zambrana blocks an elbow strike.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zambrana blocks an elbow strike.
Zambrana blocks the elbow strike.
A bit of stalling here from Zambrana.
Zambrana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Zambrana.
Lee pushes Zambrana back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zambrana seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lee can turn it around.
Zambrana lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee misses with some punches.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Zambrana controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zambrana's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lee throws an elbow but misses.
Lee lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Mario Zambrana has been cut.#T2#
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Zambrana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zambrana prevents Lee from breaking the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lee.
Zambrana tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
Zambrana blocks an elbow strike.
Zambrana blocks an uppercut.
Zambrana dodges an elbow strike from Lee.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Zambrana controls his hands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zambrana connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lee's face.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lee is looking to break free of the clinch but Zambrana has double underhooks.
Zambrana misses with a knee to the head.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee tries to work over Zambrana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee lands an elbow inside that Zambrana shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Lee dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Zambrana rushes Lee and presses him up against the cage.
Lee tries to work over Zambrana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Zambrana is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zambrana will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lee up against the cage.
Lee is leaning against Zambrana and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zambrana blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
Mario Zambrana's cut is getting worse.
Lee tries to work over Zambrana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zambrana tries to land knees in the clinch but Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zambrana's elbow.
Zambrana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Zambrana lands an uppercut.#BC#
Zambrana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zambrana doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Zambrana throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zambrana checks a leg kick.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Zambrana moved out of range.
Zambrana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zambrana connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zambrana tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Zambrana does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Zambrana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zambrana ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Zambrana swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
A lazy left from Zambrana finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zambrana connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Zambrana.
Zambrana missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Zambrana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zambrana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
Zambrana avoids the elbow strike from Lee, against the cage.
Zambrana prevents a body shot from Lee.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Zambrana avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Lee lands a shot to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zambrana takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lee - that landed with a thud.
Zambrana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tommy Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Lee throws a head kick but Zambrana moves out of range.
It looked like Zambrana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zambrana takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zambrana fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zambrana on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zambrana scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zambrana on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee throws a jab when Zambrana was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Zambrana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zambrana lands a leg kick that knocks Lee off balance momentarily.
A shot to the body from Lee misses
and Zambrana counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee misses with a hook
and Zambrana counters with a stiff right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Zambrana.
A cross from Lee lands.#CL#
Zambrana moves into the clinch.#T1#
Zambrana is stalling here.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Lee.
Zambrana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
Lee takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zambrana wants to stall.
Mario Zambrana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zambrana.
Zambrana misses with a knee strike.
Lee avoiding damage as Zambrana throws knees to the body.
Zambrana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Zambrana.
Lee lands a shot to the body.
Zambrana misses with the head strike.
Zambrana tries a knee to the head but Lee blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zambrana's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zambrana takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zambrana misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Zambrana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zambrana landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zambrana takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zambrana's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lee. #CUT2#
Mario Zambrana's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Zambrana is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lee is keeping busy.
Tommy Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Zambrana controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mario Zambrana.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Lee!
Tommy Lee thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2018

#R1##CL#
Zambrana has taken the fight to the clinch.
Springfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Zambrana.
Zambrana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zambrana.
The referee calls for Zambrana to work.
Zambrana dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zambrana landing knees to the head.
Zambrana connects with a knee to the head. #BC#
Zambrana breaks the clinch.
Aspen Springfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Springfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zambrana.
Springfield misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zambrana finds it's way round the side to connect with Springfield's head.
Springfield throws a body kick that misses.
Springfield takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Springfield tries to clinch but Zambrana is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Zambrana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Springfield keeps the fight on the outside.
Zambrana tries to close the distance and clinch but Springfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Zambrana throws out a leg kick but Springfield moves out of range and Zambrana only half commits.
Zambrana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Springfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Springfield swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Zambrana was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Springfield.
Springfield on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zambrana lands a head shot.
Zambrana connects with a nice looking jab.
Mario Zambrana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Zambrana moves into range and clinches up with Springfield.
Springfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zambrana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Springfield backwards.
Springfield is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zambrana is defending well.
Zambrana stalls. #BC2#
Springfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zambrana throws a sloppy head kick and Springfield moves out of range easily.
Springfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zambrana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zambrana scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Springfield looks to land a combination but Zambrana avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Zambrana instigates a clinch.
Zambrana slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Zambrana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD#
Zambrana cracks Springfield with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Springfield looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Zambrana finish him? #ROC#
Springfield is rocked!
Zambrana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Springfield is still on wobbly legs! Can Zambrana finish him?
Zambrana with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Springfield wants to clinch.
Springfield seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Zambrana clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Zambrana breaks the clinch. #CL#
Zambrana clinches up against the cage.
Zambrana landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Springfield looks winded!#T3#
Zambrana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Springfield blocks it with crossed arms.
Springfield has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zambrana scores with a knee to the head.
Springfield can't find room to land a body shot as Zambrana controls the action.
Zambrana with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zambrana holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zambrana seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Zambrana lands a good knee to the midsection. Springfield won't want to take too many of those.
Zambrana misses with a knee strike.
Zambrana taking a breather.
Springfield can't find room to land a body shot as Zambrana controls the action.
Springfield misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zambrana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zambrana utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Springfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Zambrana has double underhooks. #T4#
Zambrana landing knees to the head.
Zambrana lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Zambrana breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Zambrana closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Zambrana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Springfield ducks under a wild hook from Zambrana.
Springfield wants to land a leg kick but Zambrana is out of range.
Springfield looks for the body kick but Zambrana saw that one coming.
Zambrana thinks about countering with a head kick.
Zambrana wants to slow Springfield down by chopping away at his legs. #KD#
Zambrana lands a big head kick that sends Springfield tumbling to the mat! Zambrana takes a step backwards and waves Springfield back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CL#
Zambrana clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zambrana's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Zambrana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Zambrana dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Zambrana moves into the clinch.
Zambrana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Zambrana manages to break the clinch.
Zambrana tries to close the distance and clinch but Springfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #KD#
Zambrana lands a big uppercut and Springfield crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Springfield looks OK. Zambrana waves Springfield back to his feet!
Zambrana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Zambrana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zambrana is pushing Springfield up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zambrana dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zambrana tries to land a knee to the head but Springfield blocks with his arms.
Springfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zambranas head. #BC#
Zambrana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Springfield.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Zambrana! Springfield is out on his feet! Zambrana rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Springfield is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Springfield is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Zambrana!
A less than humble Mario Zambrana misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: UCF America 4
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
Dresden takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A right-left combo lands from Zambrana.
Dresden's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zambrana connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dresden scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Dresden scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dresden working over Zambrana with some ground and pound. Zambrana looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dresden with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dresden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dresden prevents Zambrana from improving his position.
Dresden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Dresden.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dresden thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dresden prevents Zambrana from improving his position.#T1#
Zambrana is staying active underneath Dresden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Dresden.
Dresden is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zambrana keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dresden is keen to just control but Zambrana is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Dresden is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dresden sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zambrana defending well though.
Zambrana trying to get back to full guard but Dresden takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dresden putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
BOOM! Dresden connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dresden cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Zambrana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dresden unloading with bombs!#T3#
Dresden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dresden in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #ROC2#
Zambrana is rocked!
Zambrana knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dresden on the ground.
Dresden softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Zambrana is out cold! Dresden jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lakoj Dresden!
An intense looking Lakoj Dresden took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Deal with the Angel of Death i take your soul...look at him hes broken '.

Event: UCF 8
Date: Oct 10, 2018

#R1#
Zambrana cracks Kuznetsov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zambrana misses with a low kick as Kuznetsov jumps back.
Kuznetsov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zambrana connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zambrana throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kuznetsov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kuznetsov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuznetsov tries for a takedown but Zambrana circles away easily#KD#
and Zambrana counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kuznetsov! Zambrana lets Kuznetsov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Kuznetsov is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zambrana lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Kuznetsov - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Zambrana!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mario Zambrana!
A victorious Mario Zambrana thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: K-1 41 Diego vs Delaney
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Zambrana getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tellegio lands a leg kick that knocks Zambrana off balance momentarily.
Zambrana throws a leg kick
and Tellegio makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A swing and a miss from Zambrana.#CL#
Tellegio has managed to clinch.
Our sources have told us that Tellegio has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Zambrana holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Zambrana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tellegio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tellegio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zambrana avoids it.
Tellegio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tellegio tries to work over Zambrana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zambrana leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tellegio lands a nice knee to the body.
Zambrana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tellegio as Zambrana tries to tie him up.
A right hook to the body lands for Tellegio.
Tellegio managing to block the knees to the body from Zambrana. #T1#
Tellegio lands a left hand.
Tellegio working aggressively here. #BC2#
Zambrana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Tellegio.
Tellegio throws a solid leg kick but Zambrana takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tellegio.
Tellegio with a nice cross.
Zambrana lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zambrana looks to land a right hand but Tellegio moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Tellegio tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tellegio misses with a leg kick.
Zambrana swats away the attempt to clinch by Tellegio.
Tellegio connects with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Tellegio finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL#
Zambrana gets tackled into the ropes by Tellegio. Tellegio maintains the clinch.
Zambrana stalling in the clinch but Tellegio improves position.
Zambrana has Tellegio pushed against the ropes.
Tellegio misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Tellegio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tellegio lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zambrana avoids the elbow strike from Tellegio, against the ropes.
Tellegio stalls.
Zambrana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zambrana landing knees to the head.
Tellegio misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Tellegio.
Zambrana pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Tellegio working Zambrana over with knees to the body.
Tellegio works on Zambrana's body with a couple of short punches.
Zambrana looking to throw knees to the head but Tellegio is blocking nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Tellegio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zambrana's brow.
Tellegio wants to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tellegio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Tellegio dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Zambrana slips under a jab from Tellegio.
Zambrana tries a quick counter leg kick but Tellegio is wise to it.
Tellegio throws a jab when Zambrana was well out of range.
Zambrana throws a low kick but Tellegio moves out of range easily.
Tellegio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zambrana can do to turn this around?
Tellegio throws a front kick aimed at Zambrana's knee but Zambrana avoids it well.
Good work by Zambrana as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Zambrana misses.
Zambrana takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tellegio throws a sloppy head kick and Zambrana moves out of range easily.
Tellegio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A cross from Tellegio lands.
Tellegio misses with a hook. Zambrana ducked under it nicely.
Zambrana drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tellegio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zambrana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zambrana appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tellegio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tellegio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zambrana tries to clinch up.
Tellegio tests Zambrana's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Tellegio lands a head shot.
Tellegio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tellegio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tellegio swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zambrana counters with a stiff right hand.
Tellegio lands with a nice body kick.
Zambrana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tellegio manages to avoid it.
Zambrana lands a jab to the head.
Tellegio fails in his attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Tellegio. Beautiful body shot.
Tellegio lands with a straight right. Zambrana didn't see that one coming.
Tellegio tests Zambrana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zambrana scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tellegio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tellegio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Victor Tellegio is winning the standup battle so far.
Tellegio throws the kick towards the body but Zambrana avoids it.#T2#
Tellegio defending well as Zambrana loads up on a big left hand.
Zambrana checks the leg kick.
Tellegio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tellegio, right into the meat.
Tellegio lands a nice shot to the body.
A left and a right from Zambrana both land. Nice combination.
Zambrana feints and then cracks Tellegio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tellegio down.
Zambrana misses with a low kick.
Tellegio tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Zambrana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zambrana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Victor Tellegio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zambrana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zambrana avoids the head kick by Tellegio.
Tellegio swings for the body but Zambrana moves out of range.
Zambrana has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zambrana takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zambrana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zambrana chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zambrana throws the left hand but Tellegio avoids the punch easily.
Tellegio tried to counter with a leg kick but Zambrana avoided it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Tellegio dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tellegio works Zambrana's body with a nice hook.
Zambrana avoids a kick to the body.
Zambrana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tellegio tries to counter by clinching up but Zambrana breaks away and moves out of range.
Tellegio cracks Zambrana with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tellegio throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zambrana counters with a straight right hand.
Tellegio thumps Zambrana with a low kick.
Zambrana on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zambrana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tellegio.
Zambrana darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zambrana takes one to the chin there.
Jab, jab by Tellegio - just one landing.
Tellegio lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zambrana takes a step back to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Tellegio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tellegio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zambrana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zambrana keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A shot to the liver by Tellegio. Beautiful body shot.#T1##CL#
Tellegio has managed to clinch.
Tellegio lands an uppercut.
Tellegio lands with a short shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tellegio tries a body shot but Zambrana blocks it.
Tellegio can't find room to land a body shot as Zambrana controls the action.
Mario Zambrana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Victor Tellegio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zambrana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Tellegio scores with a shoulder strike.
Tellegio tries a body shot but Zambrana blocks it. #T2#
Tellegio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zambrana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zambrana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zambrana looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zambrana connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Victor Tellegio has been cut.
Tellegio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zambrana is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tellegio.
Tellegio lands a nice uppercut.
Tellegio misses with a punch on the inside.
Zambrana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tellegio looking to throw knees to the head but Zambrana is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Tellegio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tellegio has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Tellegio!

Event: K-1 32 Tchestov vs Doss
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Marinov.
Emil Marinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marinov lands with a shot to the body.
Zambrana gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marinov.#CUT#
It looks like Mario Zambrana has been cut.#CL#
Marinov moves into the clinch.#BC#
Marinov breaks from the clinch.
Zambrana throws a lazy right hand but Marinov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marinov lunges at Zambrana with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zambrana's hand.
Marinov ducks right into an uppercut from Zambrana.
Zambrana misses with a low kick.
Marinov scores with a sloppy right hand. Zambrana should have avoided that one. #CL#
Marinov forces Zambrana back against the ropes and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marinov is trying to break free.
Zambrana stalling in the clinch but Marinov improves position. #BC#
Marinov manages to break the clinch.
Marinov thows a body kick. Zambrana tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Marinov swings widly with a right hand
and Zambrana counters with a straight right hand.
Marinov misses with a double jab.
Marinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zambrana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zambrana scores with a leg kick.
Marinov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##CL2#
Zambrana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zambrana's coach down at Double XX was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zambrana's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marinov.
Marinov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Marinov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marinov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zambrana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zambrana slips a straight right by Marinov.
Marinov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zambrana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marinov lands with an uppercut that bounces Zambrana off the ropes and back into range.
Nice body kick from Zambrana.
A left lands for Marinov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marinov tried to score with a low kick but Zambrana checks it.
Zambrana tries to clinch but Marinov is having none of it.
Marinov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Marinov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Marinov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Zambrana is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Zambrana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Nice cross by Zambrana.
Zambrana fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marinov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marinov scoring well with a low kick there.
Zambrana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marinov.#KD2#
Zambrana connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Marinov onto his butt! Marinov bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.#ROC2#
Marinov is rocked!
Zambrana takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#
That has opened up Mario Zambrana's cut even more.
Zambrana steps in and throws a big head kick that drops Marinov to the mat! Marinov looks in trouble, can he beat the count? Zambrana is bouncing in a neutral corner joining in with the referee '4,5,6' they both chant. 7,8,9... he's not going to make it! 10! He's out! Zambrana jumps onto the ropes and takes in the acclaim from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Mario Zambrana!
Mario Zambrana very nearly forgot to thank IniTech Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Emil Marinov stepped up to the mic, saying 'strong'.

Event: K-1 27 Doss vs Brown
Date: Jun 20, 2018

#R1#
Zambrana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nutzzzz counters with a nice body kick.
Zambrana misses with a right hand
and Nutzzzz counters with a nice body kick.
Nice jab there from Zambrana. #CUT#
It looks like Deez Nutzzzz has been cut.
Zambrana misses with a double jab.
A jab from Zambrana misses.
Nutzzzz thinks about the counter body kick.
Zambrana misses the jab.
Nutzzzz steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Zambrana is looking to chop away at Nutzzzz's legs.
Nutzzzz follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Zambrana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrana misses with a hook
and Nutzzzz makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Zambrana really felt that one!
Nutzzzz slips a jab and a cross from Zambrana.
Zambrana throws a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Zambrana.
Nutzzzz thinks about the counter body kick.#T1#
Zambrana misses with a combination
and Nutzzzz counters with a good, hard body kick but Zambrana shrugs it off.
Zambrana misses with a lunging right hand
and Nutzzzz counters with a body kick.
Zambrana misses with an uppercut
and Nutzzzz counters with a body kick that stops Zambrana in his tracks momentarily.
Nutzzzz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zambrana thuds a left hand into Nutzzzz's body.
Nutzzzz moves out of range as Zambrana strikes.
And Nutzzzz responds with a good body kick, but Zambrana manages to step out the way in time.
Zambrana misses with a double jab
and Nutzzzz counters with a good, hard body kick but Zambrana shrugs it off. #T2#
Zambrana misses with a double jab.
Nutzzzz is trying to counter with his kicks.
Zambrana misses with a series of wild punches.
Nutzzzz ducks under a wild hook from Zambrana.
Zambrana throws a jab when Nutzzzz was well out of range.
Nutzzzz is trying to counter with his kicks.
A punch combination from Zambrana misses.
Nutzzzz counters with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zambrana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zambrana throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nutzzzz counters with a nice body kick.
Nutzzzz ducks under a wild hook from Zambrana.
And Nutzzzz responds with a good body kick, but Zambrana manages to step out the way in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Zambrana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deez Nutzzzz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nutzzzz moves out of range of the strikes.
And Nutzzzz responds with a good body kick, but Zambrana manages to step out the way in time.
Zambrana throws a jab when Nutzzzz was well out of range.
Nutzzzz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nutzzzz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zambrana.
Zambrana misses with an uppercut
and Nutzzzz counters with a body kick that stops Zambrana in his tracks momentarily.
Zambrana misses with a hook. Nutzzzz ducked under it nicely.
Nutzzzz steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrana misses with a leg kick
and Nutzzzz finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Zambrana misses with a left hand
and Nutzzzz counters with a nice kick to the body.
Zambrana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Zambrana swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nutzzzz counters with a nice body kick. #CL#
Zambrana closes the distance and clinches.
Zambrana tries to land knees in the clinch but Nutzzzz avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Zambrana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zambrana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Zambrana clinches up with Nutzzzz and pushes him back against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Zambrana just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nutzzzz's brow.
Nutzzzz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zambrana has him pressed against the ropes.
Zambrana misses with an elbow over the top.
Zambrana looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Nutzzzz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zambrana has him pressed against the ropes.#BC2#
Nutzzzz manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zambrana. Nutzzzz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nutzzzz thinks about the counter body kick.
Zambrana throws a lazy right hand but Nutzzzz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nutzzzz defending well as Zambrana loads up on a big left hand.
Nutzzzz is trying to counter with his kicks.
Zambrana lands the left hand.
Zambrana throws a right hand that misses
and Nutzzzz counters with a nice body kick.
Zambrana will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nutzzzz slips a straight right by Zambrana.
Zambrana throws a hook but Nutzzzz avoids it easily.
And Nutzzzz responds with a good body kick, but Zambrana manages to step out the way in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zambrana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nutzzzz counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Zambrana dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Deez Nutzzzz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zambrana throws a hook but Nutzzzz blocks it.
Nutzzzz replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Zambrana blocks it well.
Zambrana misses with a left hand
and Nutzzzz counters with a body kick that stops Zambrana in his tracks momentarily.
Zambrana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nutzzzz replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Zambrana blocks it well.
Zambrana connects with a high kick.
Zambrana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nutzzzz can do to turn this around?#CL#
Zambrana has managed to clinch.
Zambrana looking to stall.
Nutzzzz working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Nutzzzz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zambrana misses with a left hand
and Nutzzzz counters with a solid body kick. #T1#
Nutzzzz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Some wild striking there from Zambrana.
Zambrana misses with an uppercut. Nutzzzz saw that one coming.
Zambrana throws a front kick aimed at Nutzzzz's knee but Nutzzzz avoids it well.
Nutzzzz ducks under a wild hook from Zambrana.
And Nutzzzz responds with a good body kick, but Zambrana manages to step out the way in time.
Mario Zambrana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zambrana loads up on a big right hand but Nutzzzz slips the punch.
Zambrana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nutzzzz counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mario Zambrana is winning the standup battle so far.
Zambrana misses with a wild body shot.
Mario Zambrana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zambrana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nutzzzz doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Zambrana looks to land a right hand but Nutzzzz moved out of range.
Nutzzzz thinks about the counter body kick.
Zambrana throws a hook but Nutzzzz blocks it.
A jab from Zambrana misses. #CL#
Zambrana closes the distance and pushes Nutzzzz back into the ropes.
Zambrana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #BC2#
Nutzzzz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zambrana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nutzzzz counters with a body kick that stops Zambrana in his tracks momentarily.
Nutzzzz avoids the body shot from Zambrana.
And Nutzzzz responds with a good body kick, but Zambrana manages to step out the way in time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Zambrana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zambrana has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Zambrana!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mario Zambrana thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: K-1 22 Tellegio vs Delaney
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
A big left from Teimosia misses.
Teimosia swats away the attempt to clinch by Zambrana.
An attempted straight right counter from Teimosia misses the target.
Teimosia stuns Zambrana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Teimosia lands a nice shot that snaps Zambrana's head back.
Zambrana is looking to clinch but Teimosia is avoiding it.
Teimosia throws a solid leg kick but Zambrana takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Teimosia.
Hilton Teimosia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zambrana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zambrana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Teimosia scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teimosia.
Zambrana doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Teimosia is looking to clinch but Zambrana is avoiding it.
Zambrana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teimosia.#CL#
Teimosia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zambrana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Teimosia is defending well for now.
Teimosia misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Teimosia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Teimosia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zambrana throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zambrana lands an elbow that stopped Teimosia in his tracks for a moment.
Teimosia lands a left hand.
Teimosia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Teimosia misses with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zambrana - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Teimosia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Zambrana creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Teimosia's defenses.
Teimosia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teimosia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Zambrana.
Zambrana is trying to push Teimosia away but Teimosia has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Zambrana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Teimosia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Teimosia lands a nice uppercut.
Teimosia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zambrana or not. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zambrana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Teimosia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teimosia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zambrana blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Teimosia.
Teimosia misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Teimosia.
Zambrana throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Teimosia managing to block the knees to the body from Zambrana.
Teimosia managing to block the knees to the body from Zambrana.
Zambrana trying to control the position but instead, Teimosia has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zambrana into the ropes.
Zambrana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #BC2#
Zambrana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Teimosia drives through and clinches with Zambrana against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hilton Teimosia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Teimosia tries to clinch but Zambrana moves out of range.
Zambrana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zambrana looks to land a left hand but Teimosia moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Teimosia does it's job there.
Teimosia lands a leg kick that knocks Zambrana off balance momentarily.
A big right from Teimosia misses.
Teimosia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zambrana can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Zambrana misses the target.
Teimosia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#
It looks like Mario Zambrana has been cut.
A big left from Zambrana misses.
Zambrana throws a looping overhand right but Teimosia ducks down to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Teimosia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zambrana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teimosia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teimosia blocks a leg kick.
Zambrana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zambrana is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Teimosia with a body shot.
Zambrana clobbers Teimosia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zambrana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teimosia throws out the jab.
Zambrana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teimosia was well out of range. Poor timing from Zambrana.
Teimosia throws a hook to the side of Zambrana's head but Zambrana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Zambrana slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zambrana misses with a wild body shot.
Teimosia scores with a jab to the body.
Hilton Teimosia is winning the standup battle so far.
Zambrana misses with a hook. Teimosia ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Teimosia.
Teimosia tried to counter with a leg kick but Zambrana avoided it.
Teimosia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zambrana staying out of range there.
Zambrana throws a big shot that misses.
Zambrana throws a body punch but Teimosia moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zambrana. Teimosia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zambrana slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fighters circling - Zambrana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zambrana misses with a looping left.
Zambrana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Zambrana. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Teimosia moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Teimosia. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teimosia scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zambrana.
Zambrana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Teimosia avoids it.
Zambrana blocks a body shot from Teimosia.
Teimosia misses with the head strike.
Zambrana landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #BC2#
Zambrana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Teimosia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Teimosia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zambrana.
Zambrana avoids the body shot from Teimosia.
Zambrana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Teimosia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Teimosia wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Zambrana scores with a jab to the head.
Teimosia scores with a decent looking hook.
Zambrana throws a sloppy body shot
and Teimosia counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
Teimosia pushes Zambrana up against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zambrana lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mario Zambrana will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mario Zambrana's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Teimosia does it's job there.
Zambrana moves out of range of the body kick.
Zambrana misses with a hook. Teimosia ducked under it nicely.
Zambrana on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Teimosia lands a really nice looking cross but Zambrana seems unphased.
Teimosia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zambrana.
Zambrana throws a head kick but Teimosia moves out of range.
Zambrana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Teimosia is looking to counter the offense by Zambrana and move into the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Zambrana misses.
Zambrana scores with a nice body kick. #CL#
Teimosia pushes Zambrana up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Teimosia has him pressed against the ropes.
Zambrana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Teimosia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zambrana lands an elbow inside that Teimosia shrugs off.
Teimosia lands with a left to the head. #T1#
With the fighters up against the ropes, Zambrana throws an elbow but misses.
Zambrana with a knee to the head.
Zambrana tries to break free but Teimosia pushes him back against the ropes.
Teimosia struggles to land a body shot inside as Zambrana controls his hands.
Zambrana can't break the clinch.
Zambrana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Teimosia is working Zambrana over against the ropes.
Hilton Teimosia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zambrana is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Teimosia is keeping busy.
Zambrana takes a shot to the head.
Teimosia swings wildly with an uppercut but Zambrana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teimosia can't find room to land a body shot as Zambrana controls the action.
Teimosia misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Teimosia.
Teimosia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zambrana's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
Teimosia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zambrana tries to break free but Teimosia pushes him back against the ropes.
Teimosia working aggressively here.
Zambrana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Teimosia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Teimosia working aggressively here.
Teimosia lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Zambrana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Teimosia avoids it.
Teimosia presses Zambrana against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zambrana blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zambrana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Teimosia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A frustrated look appears on Zambrana's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Teimosia.
Teimosia digs a right hand underneath Zambrana's ribcage. Zambrana let out a lung full of air as it connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hilton Teimosia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Teimosia has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hilton Teimosia!

Event: K-1 16 Ukkeli vs Traylor
Date: May 09, 2018

#R1#
Zambrana checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zambrana misses with a straight left.
Zambrana misses with an uppercut.
Zambrana's corner calls for a 1-2. Zambrana obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tellegio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tellegio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zambrana.
Tellegio lands a really nice looking cross but Zambrana seems unphased.
A telegraphed right hand from Tellegio misses the target.
Zambrana throwing a counter right hand but Tellegio manages to avoid it.
Tellegio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tellegio just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tellegio.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zambrana. That's going to slow Tellegio down.
Victor Tellegio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zambrana moves out of range of the strikes.
Tellegio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zambrana finds it's way round the side to connect with Tellegio's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tellegio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zambrana was well out of range. Poor timing from Tellegio.
Tellegio slips under a jab.
Zambrana takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Tellegio moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Tellegio breaks from the clinch.
Zambrana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Tellegio throws a leg kick but Zambrana moved away.
Zambrana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tellegio lands with a nice body punch.
Tellegio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zambrana throws a body kick that misses.
Zambrana tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tellegio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zambrana ducks right into an uppercut from Tellegio.
Zambrana looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zambrana looks to land a left hand but Tellegio moved out of range nicely.
Tellegio cracks the inside of Zambrana's front leg.
Tellegio lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zambrana takes a step back to recover.
Zambrana takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Tellegio has Zambrana up against the ropes in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Zambrana avoiding damage as Tellegio throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Tellegio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Zambrana closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tellegio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zambrana blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Zambrana tries to keep at a distance but Tellegio has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tellegio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee calls for Tellegio to work.
Zambrana avoiding damage as Tellegio throws knees to the body.
Zambrana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zambrana stalling in the clinch but Tellegio improves position.
Zambrana throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zambrana tries to land knees in the clinch but Tellegio avoids the damage to the body.
Zambrana is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tellegio is keeping busy.#BC2#
Tellegio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tellegio scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Tellegio dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Zambrana connects with a nice looking jab.
Tellegio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zambrana takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zambrana is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tellegio slips a straight right by Zambrana.
Tellegio swats away the attempt to clinch by Zambrana.
Tellegio throws a right hand that misses
enabling Zambrana to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Tellegio clinches.
Tellegio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zambrana avoids it.
Tellegio tries to land knees in the clinch but Zambrana avoids the damage to the body.
Zambrana pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Zambrana looking to stall.
Tellegio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zambrana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Tellegio breaks the clinch.
Zambrana looks to land a right hand but Tellegio moved out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Tellegio there.#T1#
Tellegio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tellegio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tellegio throws a right hand that misses
and Tellegio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tellegio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tellegio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tellegio tries a low kick but Zambrana avoids it.
Zambrana throws a leg kick
and Tellegio counters with a good low kick that Zambrana was not able to check.
Zambrana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tellegio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Tellegio.
Tellegio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zambrana throwing a counter right hand but Tellegio manages to avoid it.
Tellegio misses the jab.
Zambrana doesn't manage to clinch there - Tellegio circles away.
Zambrana looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tellegio! But no joy.
Tellegio misses with a body shot.
Tellegio lands with a straight right. Zambrana didn't see that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tellegio.
Victor Tellegio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tellegio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Zambrana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zambrana scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tellegio throws a head kick that half lands. #T2#
Tellegio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zambrana.
Zambrana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zambrana misses with a body shot.
Zambrana lands a jab to the nose.
Tellegio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zambrana looks to land a body kick but Tellegio moved away.
Tellegio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Tellegio misses.
Zambrana takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tellegio tried to score with a low kick but Zambrana checks it.
Zambrana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tellegio slips a jab and a cross from Zambrana.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Tellegio moves into the clinch.
Zambrana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zambrana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zambrana leaning against his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Tellegio as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Tellegio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Tellegio pushes Zambrana up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tellegio pushes off an throws an elbow but Zambrana leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tellegio as Zambrana tries to tie him up.
Zambrana stalling in the clinch.
Zambrana is trying to stall. #BC#
Zambrana breaks from the clinch.
Tellegio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tellegio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zambrana gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tellegio throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrana misses with the combination.
Zambrana swings for the body but Tellegio moves out of range.
Zambrana missing with a left hand there. Tellegio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tellegio throws a hook to the side of Zambrana's head but Zambrana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zambrana misses with a hook. Tellegio ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Tellegio misses with a head kick.
Tellegio thuds a left hand into Zambrana's body.
Zambrana checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tellegio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Tellegio has managed to clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tellegio is stalling here.
Tellegio continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Mario Zambrana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Victor Tellegio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tellegio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tellegio blocks the elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Tellegio.
Zambrana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zambrana misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Tellegio misses with a punch to the body.
Zambrana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zambrana wants to stall. #BC#
Zambrana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zambrana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tellegio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tellegio thumps Zambrana with a low kick.
Tellegio wants to clinch.
Tellegio scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tellegio misses with a jab, cross combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Tellegio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tellegio has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Tellegio!

Event: K-1 10 Ukkeli vs Clark
Date: Apr 18, 2018

#R1#
Dimelo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
It looks like Mario Zambrana has been cut.
Dimelo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice uppercut lands for Dimelo. That snapped Zambrana's head back.
Dimelo throws a body shot but no joy.
Zambrana misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Dimelo.
Zambrana tries to clinch but Dimelo moves out of range.
Zambrana looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dimelo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Zambrana.
Zambrana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zambrana lands a jab to the nose.
Zambrana tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Dimelo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zambrana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dimelo.
Zambrana takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimelo slips a straight right by Zambrana.
Zambrana uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dimelo swings for the body but Zambrana moves out of range.
Zambrana is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dimelo.#KD#
Zambrana scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Dimelo to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Zambrana away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Dimelo got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!#ROC#
Dimelo is rocked!#T1#
Zambrana scores with a jab to the head.
Dimelo is still on wobbly legs! Can Zambrana finish him?
Dimelo leaves his chin hanging out and Zambrana seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Dimelo crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mario Zambrana!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mario Zambrana waved his t-shirt featuring IniTech Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: K-1 Round 5 Szczęsny vs Deck
Date: Mar 30, 2018

#R1##CL#
Zambrana instigates a clinch.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zambrana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zambrana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zambrana throws an elbow but it misses.
Zambrana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Wilson lands a body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Zambrana's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Wilson.
Zambrana is struggling to control the position.
Wilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson misses with some punches.
Zambrana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Wilson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zambrana trying to control the position but instead, Wilson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zambrana into the ropes.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zambrana's elbow.
Zambrana looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zambrana misses with some punches.
Zambrana effectively controlling the action here.
Zambrana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zambrana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wilson tries to work over Zambrana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zambrana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wilson avoiding damage as Zambrana throws knees to the body.
Zambrana tries to break the clinch but Wilson is controlling the position.
A short right from Wilson on the inside. #T2#
Wilson trying to control the position but instead, Zambrana has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wilson into the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Wilson.
Wilson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zambrana misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Wilson throws an elbow but misses.
Wilson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zambrana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wilson has Zambrana pressed against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zambrana.
Zambrana is trying to maintain a safe position but Wilson gets an underhook and turns Zambrana into the ropes.
Wilson tries to throw a body punch but Zambrana avoids it by throwing Wilson back against the ropes.
Zambrana throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Slade Wilson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wilson takes one on the button.
Wilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zambrana.
Zambrana on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zambrana.
Wilson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zambrana wants to clinch
and Wilson counters with a nice body kick.
Zambrana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zambrana throws a right and a left that Wilson avoids nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zambrana.
Wilson lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Mario Zambrana has been cut.
Wilson tries to land a front kick but Zambrana steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wilson slips under a jab from Zambrana.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zambrana!
Wilson misses with a body kick.#T1##CL#
Zambrana clinches.
Wilson gets through Zambrana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zambrana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wilson stalling in the clinch but Zambrana improves position.
Wilson avoiding damage as Zambrana throws knees to the body.
Zambrana lands a nice knee to the body.
Zambrana landing knees to the body. #BC#
Zambrana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zambrana misses with a left hand
and Wilson counters with a nice body shot.
Wilson thuds his right hand into Zambrana's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wilson moves away from the strike by Zambrana.
Zambrana throws the left hand but Wilson avoids the punch easily.
Wilson throws a nice head kick! #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zambrana tries to clinch but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zambrana is trying to break the clinch but Wilson is controlling him.
Mario Zambrana has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Zambrana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zambrana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zambrana misses with a double jab
and Wilson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zambrana wants to clinch but Wilson slips to the side
and Wilson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wilson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wilson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mario Zambrana will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mario Zambrana's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wilson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zambrana is able to avoid easily.
As Wilson looks to move away, Zambrana throws a big counter combo but Wilson just gets out of the way.#CL#
Zambrana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Wilson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right hand to the body from Wilson.
Wilson is trying to stall.
Zambrana throws an elbow that misses.
Zambrana with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wilson throws a head punch that misses.
Zambrana is looking to control Wilson's arms but Wilson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zambrana has his back to the ropes.
Zambrana tries a knee to the head but Wilson blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Wilson. #T1##BC#
Zambrana breaks from the clinch.
Zambrana swings widly with a right hand
and Wilson counters with a stiff right hand.
Zambrana takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wilson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zambrana scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Zambrana checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zambrana is looking to counter the offense by Wilson and move into the clinch.
Wilson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mario Zambrana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Zambrana.
Zambrana throws a hook but Wilson avoids it easily.
Zambrana swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
Zambrana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zambrana is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zambrana misses with a lunging right hand
and Wilson counters with a nice uppercut.
Zambrana stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice cross by Zambrana.
Zambrana scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Zambrana rushes Wilson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Zambrana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wilson tries to land knees in the clinch but Zambrana avoids the damage to the body.
Wilson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zambranas head.
Zambrana looking to stall.
Wilson misses with an elbow over the top.
Zambrana tries a knee to the head but Wilson blocks it.
Wilson lands with a right to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mario Zambrana.
I think Zambrana has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Zambrana!
Mario Zambrana really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Slade Wilson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Respect to my opponent. He was the better man tonight. Still, I think if I had another go at it I would beat him. Let's run it back.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2018

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Zambrana. Rusted does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rusted throws a shot from downtown. Zambrana moves away and avoids it.
Rusted scores with a jab to the body.
Zambrana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zambrana misses with a low kick.
Rusted walks into a left hand.
Rusted throws a big shot that misses.
Zambrana misses with an uppercut. Rusted saw that one coming.
A lazy body kick from Zambrana #TD2#
so Rusted counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rusted controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zambrana knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rusted on the ground.
Zambrana trying to keep a closed guard but Rusted is proving a slippery customer.
Rusted wants to pass the guard but Zambrana is keeping the position.
Rusted slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zambrana on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zambrana tries to get out of the position.#T1#
An elbow from Rusted crashes against the mat.
Rusted staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rusted throws a strike aimed at the side of Zambrana's head but Zambrana avoids it well.
Rusted wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zambrana keeps working.
Rusted is putting a hurting on Zambrana here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rusted in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Rusted tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rusted has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zambrana tries to buck Rusted off but Rusted is having none of it.
Zambrana takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB2#
Rusted tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rusted misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T3#
Rusted throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Zambrana takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2#
Rusted is working to tighten his grip on Zambrana's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Zambrana has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Rusted is really squeezing tight and eventually Zambrana passes out! Rusted breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jethro Rusted!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2018

#R1#
Dock throws a lazy head kick
and Zambrana counters with a left and a right that stings Dock.
Dock wants to clinch.#KD#
Zambrana lands a big uppercut and Dock crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dock looks OK. Zambrana waves Dock back to his feet!#ROC#
Dock is rocked!
Dock drops his hands momentarily. Zambrana doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Dock staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Dock doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mario Zambrana!
Mario Zambrana gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: DARE KT SERIES 7
Date: Feb 18, 2018

#R1#
Toivonen swings for the body but Zambrana moves out of range.
Zambrana appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Toivonen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Zambrana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zambrana fails to land with a series of punches.
Zambrana looks to land a body kick but Toivonen moved away.
Zambrana lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zambrana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Zambrana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zambrana misses with an uppercut. Toivonen saw that one coming.
As Zambrana backs away, Toivonen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zambrana throws a hook to the side of Toivonen's head but Toivonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Toivonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen scores with a nice body kick.
Zambrana scores with a crisp jab that stopped Toivonen in his tracks.
Toivonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zambrana throws out the jab.
Toivonen throws a low kick but Zambrana moves out of range easily.
Toivonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zambrana.#T1#
Toivonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#
It looks like Mario Zambrana has been cut.
Toivonen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Toivonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zambrana.
Zambrana connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Toivonen wants to slow Zambrana down by chopping away at his legs.
Zambrana misses with a hook
and Toivonen counters with a left to the body.
Toivonen checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Toivonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Toivonen moves into the clinch.
Zambrana pushes off an throws an elbow but Toivonen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#BC2#
Zambrana breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Toivonen.
Zambrana gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Toivonen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Toivonen is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Zambrana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Toivonen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zambrana takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zambrana with a nice cross.
Toivonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zambrana checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Toivonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zambrana.
Toivonen's corner calls for a 1-2. Toivonen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zambrana ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zambrana will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A quick step to the side and Toivonen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zambrana is trying to break the clinch but Toivonen has him pressed against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mario Zambrana will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Toivonen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zambrana.
Toivonen moves forwards but Zambrana connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Zambrana rushes Toivonen and presses him up against the ropes.
Zambrana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zambrana blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Zambrana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zambrana misses the jab.
Toivonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zambrana tries to close the distance and clinch but Toivonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Zambrana there.
Zambrana misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen slips under a jab from Zambrana.
Zambrana lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zambrana takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Toivonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Zambrana unleashes a big counter combination but Toivonen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
A shot to the body from Zambrana misses
and Toivonen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zambrana. Toivonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toivonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zambrana checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big right from Zambrana misses.
A punch combination from Zambrana misses.
Toivonen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zambrana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zambrana comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Toivonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zambrana.
Zambrana fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Toivonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot by Zambrana.
A big left from Zambrana misses.
Toivonen connects with a leg kick. Zambrana looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zambrana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mario Zambrana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zambrana throws an off balance right hand
and Zambrana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toivonen jabs at Zambrana's body.
Toivonen throws a body kick that misses.
Zambrana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Toivonen throws a body kick that misses.
Zambrana darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Toivonen jabs Zambrana to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zambrana scores with a hook.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Zambrana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Toivonen throws a leg kick which misses Zambrana's front leg but catches the back leg as Zambrana tries to avoid it.
Zambrana scores with a decent looking hook.
Zambrana punishes Toivonen's body with a nice straight punch.
Toivonen throws out a leg kick but Zambrana moves out of range and Toivonen only half commits.
Zambrana misses the jab.
Toivonen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zambrana takes a kick to the side of the head.
Toivonen misses with a low kick.
Zambrana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrana throws a right hand that misses
and Toivonen counters with a body kick.
Zambrana connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Toivonen is looking to wear down Zambrana with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zambrana throws the left hand but Toivonen avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Toivonen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zambrana ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A low kick from Toivonen is predictable there
and Toivonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zambrana moves out of range as Toivonen throws a body kick.
Toivonen tries to land a leg kick but Zambrana saw it coming and moves away.
Toivonen staying out of range there.
As Zambrana backs away, Toivonen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zambrana cracks Toivonen with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#
Pekka Toivonen's cut is getting worse.
Zambrana throws a lazy right hand but Toivonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Toivonen lands a glancing blow to the side of Zambrana's head.
Toivonen throws a jab when Zambrana was well out of range.
Zambrana tries to counter with a clinch but Toivonen shakes him off and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Toivonen.
Toivonen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zambrana throws a low kick but Toivonen moves out of range easily. #T2#
Zambrana throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Toivonen is looking to counter the offense by Zambrana and move into the clinch.
Zambrana loads up on a big right hand but Toivonen slips the punch.
Zambrana loads up on a big right hand but Toivonen slips the punch.
Zambrana misses the jab.
Toivonen lands a leg kick that knocks Zambrana off balance momentarily.
Toivonen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zambrana counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toivonen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Zambrana counters by moving into the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Zambrana. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Toivonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zambrana pushes off an throws an elbow but Toivonen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Zambrana looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Toivonen as Zambrana tries to tie him up.
Toivonen has a couple of punches blocked by Zambrana.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Zambrana really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4##CL#
Toivonen instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Toivonen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zambrana misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Toivonen breaks from the clinch.
Zambrana misses with an uppercut
and Toivonen counters with an inside leg kick.
Zambrana thuds a left hand into Toivonen's body.
Zambrana checks a low kick from Toivonen.
Toivonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Zambrana is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Zambrana clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Zambrana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zambrana lands a lovely overhand right.
Toivonen avoids the body shot from Zambrana.
Toivonen is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1#
Zambrana moves out of range of the body kick from Toivonen.
Zambrana throws a low kick but it's checked well by Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a body punch but Zambrana moves out of range.
Zambrana stuns Toivonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zambrana throws a jab but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Zambrana ducks under a wild hook from Toivonen.
Toivonen digs a good body shot into Zambrana's ribs.
Zambrana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zambrana moves into range and connects with a jab.
Toivonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zambrana.
Zambrana misses with a straight left.
Toivonen is looking for a counter combo.
Toivonen misses with a low kick.
Zambrana tries a quick counter leg kick but Toivonen is wise to it.#T2#
Toivonen connects with a crisp jab.
Mario Zambrana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toivonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zambrana has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Toivonen tries to land a leg kick but Zambrana saw it coming and moves away.
Zambrana lands with an uppercut that bounces Toivonen off the ropes and back into range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zambrana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zambrana scores with a jab.
Toivonen blocks a jab.
Zambrana connects with a nice looking jab.
Toivonen tries to score with a low kick but Zambrana moves his leg out of the way.
Toivonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zambrana.
Zambrana takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Zambrana dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Zambrana swings widly with a right hand
and Toivonen counters with a leg kick.
Pekka Toivonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toivonen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Toivonen throws a front kick aimed at Zambrana's knee but Zambrana avoids it well.
Toivonen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Toivonen is looking to score with low kicks.
Toivonen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zambrana to score with a decent uppercut.
Zambrana lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Toivonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zambrana checks it well.
Zambrana throws out a counter right but Toivonen avoids it with no problem.
Toivonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zambrana.
A big left from Zambrana misses.
Zambrana paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Toivonen looks to clinch
letting Zambrana counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
Pekka Toivonen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T1#
Zambrana tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Toivonen counters with an outside leg kick.
Zambrana misses with a two punch combination.
Toivonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Toivonen scores with a spinning back kick!
Zambrana moves out of range of the leg kick from Toivonen.
Toivonen scores with a jab.
Toivonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Mario Zambrana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Toivonen misses with a wild body shot.
Toivonen tries to move into range but Zambrana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Toivonen misses with a body kick.
Zambrana on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Toivonen.#T2#
Zambrana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body kick there by Toivonen.
Zambrana is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Zambrana tries to clinch but Toivonen moves out of range.
A low kick from Toivonen misses
and Zambrana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zambrana blocks a head kick by Toivonen.
A slow jab from Zambrana misses its intended target.
Zambrana misses with an uppercut.
Zambrana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Toivonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Zambrana checks a low kick from Toivonen.
Zambrana takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zambrana tries to clinch but Toivonen is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pekka Toivonen.
Well Zambrana has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge George Francis scores the fight for Mario Zambrana!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Mario Zambrana!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Mario Zambrana!

Mario Zambrana wins by unanimous decision!
Mario Zambrana made sure to mention his sponsor, IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: DARE KT SERIES 4
Date: Jan 19, 2018

#R1#
Zambrana is looking to clinch but Keczechesna is avoiding it.
Zambrana takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Keczechesna fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zambrana checks it well.
Zambrana takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Mario Zambrana has been cut.
Jab from Zambrana.#CUT#
It looks like Zebricz Keczechesna has been cut.
Keczechesna looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Keczechesna just misses with a punch to the body.
Keczechesna attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zambrana scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Keczechesna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zambrana.
A slow jab from Zambrana misses its intended target.
Zambrana misses with a straight left.
Zambrana stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keczechesna.
A lazy body kick from Keczechesna
and Zambrana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zambrana throws a looping overhand right but Keczechesna ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Zambrana closes the distance and pushes Keczechesna back into the ropes.
Keczechesna lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Keczechesna dodges an elbow strike from Zambrana.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zambrana.
Zambrana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Keczechesna tries to work over Zambrana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zambrana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zambrana misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Keczechesna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zambrana looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Keczechesna.
An attempted straight right counter from Zambrana misses the target.#CL#
Zambrana closes the distance and pushes Keczechesna back into the ropes.#BC2#
Keczechesna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keczechesna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zambrana lands a nice shot that snaps Keczechesna's head back.
Good leg kick by Keczechesna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keczechesna feints and then cracks Zambrana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zambrana down.
Keczechesna throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Keczechesna looks to throw a body kick
and Zambrana counters with a leg kick. #T2#
Zambrana misses with the body kick
and Keczechesna makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zambrana walks into a left hand.
Zambrana takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Keczechesna lands a jab to the nose.
Zambrana on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Keczechesna walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Keczechesna throws a chopping leg kick but Zambrana manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zambrana tries to counter by clinching up but Keczechesna breaks away and moves out of range.
Zambrana wants to clinch.
Keczechesna throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Keczechesna.
A slow jab from Zambrana misses its intended target.
Zambrana misses with a double jab
and Keczechesna counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zebricz Keczechesna dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Keczechesna throws a poor cross that misses
and Zambrana counters with a solid body kick.
Keczechesna stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zambrana ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Keczechesna thumps Zambrana with a low kick.
Zambrana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keczechesna.
Zambrana swings for the body but Keczechesna moves out of range.
Keczechesna has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zambrana tries to clinch there but Keczechesna circles away.
Keczechesna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zambrana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keczechesna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Keczechesna pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zambrana wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Zambrana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keczechesna throws out the jab.
Zambrana keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Keczechesna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zambrana manages to avoid it.
Zebricz Keczechesna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keczechesna takes a swing at Zambrana's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keczechesna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Keczechesna swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zambrana is looking to counter the offense by Keczechesna and move into the clinch.
Keczechesna looks to land a left hand but Zambrana moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheers as Zambrana lands an impressive looking overhand right. Keczechesna doesn't seem phased though.
Keczechesna circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keczechesna throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zambrana.
Zambrana lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keczechesna circles away quickly and effectively.
Keczechesna misses with a body punch
and Zambrana counters with a stiff right hand.
Zambrana throws a series of punches but Keczechesna moves out of range.
Keczechesna throws a sloppy head kick and Zambrana moves out of range easily.
Zambrana wants to clinch
and Keczechesna counters with an outside leg kick.
A big right from Zambrana misses.
Keczechesna throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little feinted left hand from Zambrana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Keczechesna slips under a jab from Zambrana.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Keczechesna.
Keczechesna misses with a low kick as Zambrana jumps back.
It looked like Zambrana was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Keczechesna.
Keczechesna misses with a low kick.
Zambrana tries to counter by clinching up but Keczechesna breaks away and moves out of range.
Zambrana checks the leg kick.
Zambrana checks a leg kick.
Zambrana takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keczechesna falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zambrana counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
That has opened up Zebricz Keczechesna's cut even more.
Keczechesna checks a low kick from Zambrana.
Keczechesna takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Keczechesna throws a hook but Zambrana avoids it easily.
Zambrana went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Keczechesna lands a leg kick that knocks Zambrana off balance momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zambrana.#CL#
Zambrana darts in and clinches Keczechesna up against the ropes.
Zambrana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Zambrana dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Keczechesna missing with a left hand there. Zambrana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keczechesna misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zambrana takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zambrana clobbers Keczechesna with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zambrana checks the leg kick nicely there.
Keczechesna misses with a hook.
Keczechesna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Zambrana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Keczechesna get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Keczechesna stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the ropes but Zambrana runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mario Zambrana!
Mario Zambrana made sure to mention his sponsor, IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: DARE KT SERIES 3
Date: Jan 05, 2018

#R1#
Zambrana tries to clinch up but Le Savage circles away and keeps his distance.
Zambrana wants to clinch up but Le Savage keeps it at a distance.
Zambrana throws a right hand that Le Savage ducks under and follows up with a left that Le Savage also avoids with ease.
Zambrana getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zambrana misses the body punch
and Zambrana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Le Savage tries to move into range but Zambrana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zambrana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Savage moves away.
Zambrana with a hook.
Zambrana moves away from the strike by Le Savage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zambrana! But no joy.
Zambrana comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zambrana cracks Le Savage with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Le Savage is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Le Savage is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Le Savage could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mario Zambrana!
Mario Zambrana managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition , into his post fight interview.

Event: DARE KT CLASSIC 4
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
Weathers moves in looking to clinch but Zambrana pushes him off.
Weathers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zambrana.
Zambrana lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#
It looks like Jerome Weathers has been cut.
Weathers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Weathers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Zambrana.#CL2#
Zambrana moves into the clinch.
Weathers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Weathers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Weathers trying to stall but Zambrana improves his position.
Weathers misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Zambrana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weathers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weathers lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zambrana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Zambrana releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zambrana throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zambrana misses the jab.
Weathers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Zambrana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zambrana takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Weathers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Weathers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zambrana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weathers throws out the jab.
Weathers tests Zambrana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zambrana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zambrana moves out of range of the strikes.
Zambrana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weathers.
Weathers fakes the leg kick and cracks Zambrana in the body.
Zambrana has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Zambrana throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Weathers there.
A jab lands there for Zambrana.
Weathers throws a head kick but Zambrana moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Weathers.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weathers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zambrana appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Weathers looks to land a combination but Zambrana avoids it well.
Zambrana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Weathers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zambrana scores with a nice strike.
A combination from Weathers does no damage.
Weathers ducks right into an uppercut from Zambrana.
Zambrana lands a nice shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Weathers there.
Zambrana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No joy there for Weathers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slow jab from Weathers misses its intended target.
Zambrana throws out a counter right but Weathers avoids it with no problem.
Zambrana fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Weathers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Weathers.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weathers misses with a straight right.
Zambrana lands a jab to the nose.
Zambrana jabs Weathers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Weathers's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Weathers duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jerome Weathers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jerome Weathers's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Weathers looks to score with a jab to the body but Zambrana is just out of range.
Zambrana's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Weathers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zambrana scrambles back to his feet.
Weathers throws a head kick that misses
and Zambrana counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Weathers throws a shot from downtown. Zambrana moves away and avoids it.
Weathers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Weathers takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zambrana scores with a nice right hand. #ROC2#
Weathers is rocked!#CUT2#
Jerome Weathers's cut is getting worse.#CL#
Weathers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2#
Zambrana manages to break the clinch.
Weathers lands with a kick to the ribs. #KD2#
Zambrana cracks Weathers with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Weathers get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Weathers looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Oh Weathers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weathers tries to bum rush Zambrana with a series of wild strikes but Zambrana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Weathers seems to have got his legs back now.
Weathers throws a nice looking combination but Zambrana bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weathers throws a right hand that Zambrana ducks under and follows up with a left that Zambrana also avoids with ease.
Weathers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jerome Weathers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Zambrana cracks Weathers with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Weathers get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Weathers looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#T1#
Zambrana connects with a quick right hand that sends Weathers tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mario Zambrana!
Mario Zambrana gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: DARE KT CLASSIC 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
Zambrana connects with a crisp jab.
ZipperHead throws an overhand right that lands on Zambrana's shoulder, as Zambrana tries to avoid the shot.
ZipperHead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zambrana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
ZipperHead scores with a kick to the midsection.
ZipperHead walks into a stiff left hand from Zambrana.
ZipperHead paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Mario Zambrana has been cut.
Zambrana shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
ZipperHead gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zambrana takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zambrana takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch lands to the side of Zambrana 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zambrana keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
ZipperHead throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Zambrana closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Zambrana breaks from the clinch.
Zambrana misses with a left hand
and ZipperHead counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zambrana on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zambrana lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
ZipperHead keeps the fight on the outside.
ZipperHead lands a head shot.
Zambrana takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zambrana on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
ZipperHead swings widly with a right hand
and Zambrana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
ZipperHead takes a body punch but keeps moving.
ZipperHead avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zambrana lands a nice shot to the body.
A lazy left from Zambrana finds it's target.
Zambrana throws a lazy right hand but ZipperHead sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
ZipperHead is looking to chop away at Zambrana's legs.
ZipperHead punishes Zambrana's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zambrana needs to keep his hands up - ZipperHead had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#
That has opened up Mario Zambrana's cut even more.#CL2#
Zambrana has closed the distance and engaged ZipperHead in a clinch.
Zambrana is trying to stall.
ZipperHead has had enough of the clinch but Zambrana keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from ZipperHead.
Zambrana blocking some punches.
ZipperHead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
ZipperHead misses with a shot to the kidneys.
ZipperHead throws a punch but it's blocked by Zambrana. #BC2#
Zambrana breaks from the clinch.
ZipperHead with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice uppercut lands for ZipperHead. That snapped Zambrana's head back.
A swing and a miss from ZipperHead.
ZipperHead throws a nice outside leg kick.
ZipperHead misses with an uppercut. Zambrana saw that one coming.
Zambrana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ZipperHead manages to avoid it.
ZipperHead was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zambrana tries to close the distance and clinch up but ZipperHead swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zambrana throws a poor cross that misses
enabling ZipperHead to counter with a crisp jab.
Zambrana thuds his right hand into ZipperHead's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
ZipperHead is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
ZipperHead ducks under a wild hook from Zambrana.
ZipperHead dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rock ZipperHead dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Zambrana's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
ZipperHead scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zambrana doesn't seem bothered though.
ZipperHead scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rock ZipperHead is winning the standup battle so far.
Zambrana gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zambrana throws a one two combo.
Zambrana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zambrana tries to clinch but ZipperHead moves out of range.
ZipperHead scores with a sloppy right hand. Zambrana should have avoided that one.
Zambrana wants to clinch up but ZipperHead keeps it at a distance.
Zambrana scores with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by ZipperHead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ZipperHead tries a low kick but Zambrana avoids it.
ZipperHead looks to land a right hand but Zambrana moved out of range.
ZipperHead cracks Zambrana with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
The cut above Mario Zambrana's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
ZipperHead misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Zambrana counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from ZipperHead fails to land.
Zambrana blocks an uppercut.
ZipperHead working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
ZipperHead throws a head punch that misses.
ZipperHead tries to throw a body punch but Zambrana avoids it by throwing ZipperHead back against the ropes. #BC#
ZipperHead breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from ZipperHead misses its intended target.
ZipperHead is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zambrana can do to turn this around?
Zambrana connects with a high kick.
Zambrana tries a head kick but it misses.
ZipperHead looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zambrana missing with a left hand there. ZipperHead was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
ZipperHead throws a push kick but Zambrana slaps the foot to one side.
Zambrana tries to clinch but ZipperHead is having none of it.
ZipperHead is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zambrana.
ZipperHead takes one to the side of the head.
Zambrana connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zambrana looks to throw the jab but ZipperHead is out of range.
ZipperHead was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
ZipperHead cracks the inside of Zambrana's front leg.
ZipperHead throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
ZipperHead takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zambrana swings widly with a right hand
and ZipperHead makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zambrana digs a good hook to ZipperHead's body.
Zambrana tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and ZipperHead counters with a straight right hand.
Zambrana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
ZipperHead delivers a nice body kick.
Zambrana looks to score with a jab to the body but ZipperHead is just out of range.
Zambrana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
ZipperHead with a hook.
ZipperHead throws an overhand right that lands on Zambrana's shoulder, as Zambrana tries to avoid the shot.
Zambrana misses with an uppercut
and ZipperHead counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zambrana throws a jab when ZipperHead was well out of range.
It looked like ZipperHead wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
ZipperHead jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Zambrana misses.
Zambrana lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rock ZipperHead will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mario Zambrana's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
ZipperHead is looking to slow Zambrana down with leg kicks.
Zambrana misses with an uppercut
enabling ZipperHead to counter with a crisp jab.
Zambrana throws a right hand that ZipperHead ducks under and follows up with a left that ZipperHead also avoids with ease.
Zambrana throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by ZipperHead. That's going to slow Zambrana down.
ZipperHead misses the shot to the body.
ZipperHead dips to his left and cracks Zambrana with an uppercut!
ZipperHead slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fighters circling - ZipperHead throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zambrana throws a head kick but ZipperHead moves out of range.
A big left from Zambrana misses.
ZipperHead looking to land some kicks to the body here.
ZipperHead throws out a loose jab but Zambrana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zambrana jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by ZipperHead.
Zambrana misses with a body shot.
Zambrana looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#
Mario Zambrana's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
ZipperHead tries a low kick but Zambrana avoids it.#T1#
ZipperHead takes one to the side of the head.
ZipperHead loads up on a big right hand but Zambrana slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zambrana! But no joy.
A jab from Zambrana misses.
ZipperHead punishes Zambrana's body with a nice straight punch.
Zambrana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by ZipperHead.
ZipperHead walks into a left hand.
Good exchange - ZipperHead coming out on top.
ZipperHead stuns Zambrana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mario Zambrana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rock ZipperHead is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Decent striking displayed by ZipperHead there.
Zambrana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zambrana scores with the left hand. ZipperHead knows he should have avoided that one.
Zambrana swings for the body but ZipperHead moves out of range.
Zambrana on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
ZipperHead blocks a head kick by Zambrana.
Zambrana has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Zambrana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. ZipperHead sees it coming and avoids it easily.
ZipperHead fakes the leg kick and cracks Zambrana in the body.
A solid body kick from ZipperHead.
Zambrana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zambrana is looking to clinch.
Zambrana takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zambrana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
ZipperHead blocks a jab.
Zambrana thows a left - swing and a miss!
ZipperHead is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zambrana.
Zambrana throws an off balance right hand
and Zambrana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
ZipperHead uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
ZipperHead digs a good hook to Zambrana's body.
Zambrana throws the left hand but ZipperHead avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zambrana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zambrana jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by ZipperHead.
ZipperHead slips a straight right by Zambrana.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rock ZipperHead showed his dominance in that final round.
Well ZipperHead has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Rock ZipperHead!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Rock ZipperHead!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Rock ZipperHead!

Rock ZipperHead wins by unanimous decision!

Event: DARE KT OKTOBERFEST
Date: Oct 20, 2017

#R1#
Dagher misses with a double jab.
Zambrana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zambrana misses the shot to the body.
Dagher throws a hook to the side of Zambrana's head but Zambrana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asmar Dagher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zambrana takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dagher throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dagher falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zambrana counters with a leg kick.
Dagher slips under a jab from Zambrana.
Zambrana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dagher throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zambrana is looking for the big counter here.
Zambrana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A left lands for Zambrana.
Zambrana lands a really nice looking cross but Dagher seems unphased. #CL2#
Zambrana rushes Dagher and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Zambrana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dagher backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Zambrana.
Dagher is trying to break the clinch but Zambrana is controlling him.#BC2#
Zambrana breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Zambrana moves to clinch but Dagher breaks away
letting Dagher counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Mario Zambrana has been cut.
Dagher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dagher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dagher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dagher gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Zambrana counters with a leg kick.
Zambrana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zambrana misses with a low kick.
Zambrana moves in looking to clinch but Dagher pushes him off.
Dagher feints a jab promting Zambrana to slip. Dagher then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zambrana slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zambrana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dagher.
Dagher lands a jab.
Dagher takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#
It looks like Asmar Dagher has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zambrana. #T2#
Zambrana tries to clinch but Dagher moves out of range.
Zambrana tries to close the distance and clinch but Dagher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dagher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zambrana ducks under a wild hook from Dagher.
Dagher pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zambrana back to the ropes. Dagher follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dagher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zambrana, right into the meat.
Zambrana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dagher misses with the combination.
Zambrana fails to land with a series of punches.
Dagher throws a big counter combination but Zambrana scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dagher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zambrana is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dagher. Zambrana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zambrana darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dagher misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asmar Dagher dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Zambrana has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zambrana throws an elbow but it misses.
Zambrana stalling in the clinch but Dagher improves position.
I was talking to Dagher's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Dagher manages to break the clinch.
Dagher lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL2#
Zambrana clinches up with Dagher and pushes him back against the ropes.
Dagher is trying to force a seperation but Zambrana has the dominant position.#BC#
Dagher breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Zambrana has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dagher dodges an elbow strike from Zambrana. #BC#
Dagher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dagher! #CUT#
That has opened up Mario Zambrana's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dagher looks to land a combination but Zambrana avoids it well.
Dagher misses with the combination.
Asmar Dagher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dagher misses with the combination.
Dagher circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Zambrana slips a jab from Dagher.
Zambrana scores with a hook.#ROC2#
Dagher is rocked!
Dagher misses with a right hand
and Zambrana counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mario Zambrana!
Mario Zambrana made sure to mention his sponsor, IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Asmar Dagher stepped up to the mic, saying 'quick, powerful'.

Event: KAMIKAZE Kickboxing
Date: Aug 28, 2017

#R1#
Proctor throws a right hand that Zambrana ducks under and follows up with a left that Zambrana also avoids with ease.
Zambrana looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Zambrana looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Zambrana clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zambrana throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zambrana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Proctor is stalling here.
Proctor is looking to control Zambrana's arms but Zambrana gets an underhook and turns him. Now Proctor has his back to the ropes. #BC2#
Proctor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zambrana is looking to clinch.
Zambrana tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Proctor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Proctor lands a body shot.
Zambrana fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrana tries to clinch
and Proctor counters with a nice kick to the body.
Zambrana moves out of range as Proctor strikes.
Proctor misses with a jab to the body
and Zambrana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zambrana drops his hands momentarily and Proctor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zambrana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Proctor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Proctor keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Proctor missing with a left hand there. Zambrana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Proctor misses the shot to the body.
Zambrana wants to clinch up but Proctor keeps it at a distance.
Proctor lands a front kick.
Zambrana tries to clinch but Proctor is having none of it.
Proctor keeps the fight on the outside.
Proctor cracks Zambrana with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zambrana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Proctor misses. #CL#
Zambrana has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zambrana throws an elbow but it misses.
Zambrana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Proctor.
Proctor tries to stall but Zambrana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Proctor being controlled against the ropes.
Zambrana looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Proctor takes an elbow to the temple.
Proctor trying to control the position but instead, Zambrana has worked for underhooks and has pushed Proctor into the ropes.
Zambrana stalling in the clinch but Proctor improves position.
Zambrana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Proctor blocks an elbow strike from Zambrana.
Zambrana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zambrana as Proctor tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Zambrana - that landed with a thud.
Zambrana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Proctor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Zambrana - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zambrana throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zambrana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zambrana misses with a body punch. #T3#
Proctor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zambrana backwards.
Zambrana looking to slow down the pace here.
Zambrana lands an elbow inside that Proctor shrugs off.
Zambrana pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Proctor avoids the elbow strike from Zambrana, against the ropes.
Proctor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zambrana stalling in the clinch but Proctor improves position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zambrana. #BC2#
Proctor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Proctor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Proctor. Zambrana shrugs it off though.
Zambrana tries to clinch there but Proctor circles away.
Zambrana has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Proctor finds it's way round the side to connect with Zambrana's head. #CL#
Zambrana closes the distance and clinches.
Proctor is leaning against Zambrana and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zambrana is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Zambrana throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Zambrana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Proctor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Proctor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zambrana moves away.
Zambrana throwing a counter right hand but Proctor manages to avoid it.
Proctor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Proctor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zambranas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zambrana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Proctor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zambrana tries to clinch there but Proctor circles away.
Proctor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zambrana takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zambrana closes the distance looking to clinch
and Proctor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zambrana is looking to clinch.
Zambrana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zambrana takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zambrana walks into a stiff left hand from Proctor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thaddeus Proctor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Zambrana doesn't manage to clinch there - Proctor circles away.
Zambrana takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Proctor swats away the attempt to clinch by Zambrana.
Proctor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zambrana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Proctor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zambrana tries to clinch but Proctor is having none of it.
Thaddeus Proctor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zambrana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thaddeus Proctor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zambrana throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Proctor throws the left hand but Zambrana avoids the punch easily.
Zambrana moves to clinch but Proctor breaks away
and Proctor counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proctor misses with a hook.
Zambrana tries to clinch but Proctor moves away
and Proctor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mario Zambrana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Proctor throws a poor cross that misses
and Proctor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Proctor misses with a body shot
and Zambrana counters with a slapping leg kick.
Proctor swats away the attempt to clinch by Zambrana.#T1#
Zambrana moves in looking to clinch but Proctor pushes him off.
Proctor cracks a nice hook into Zambrana's ribs.
Proctor throws a solid leg kick but Zambrana takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Proctor.
Zambrana went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Zambrana moves into the clinch successfully.
Proctor will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zambrana up against the ropes.
Zambrana scores with a knee to the head.
Proctor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zambrana lands a right hand.
Zambrana keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Proctor's efforts to push away.
Zambrana throws an elbow that misses.
A short left from Proctor.
Zambrana trying to stall but Proctor improves his position.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Proctor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zambrana looking to throw knees to the head but Proctor is blocking nicely.
Proctor takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Proctor stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Our sources have told us that Zambrana has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Zambrana throws an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Proctor prevents a body shot from Zambrana.
Zambrana lands an uppercut.
Zambrana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Proctor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Proctor blocks the elbow strike.
Proctor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zambrana stalling in the clinch but Proctor improves position.
Proctor tries to stall but Zambrana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Proctor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Proctor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zambrana wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zambrana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
A big right from Proctor misses.
Zambrana tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Proctor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Proctor looks to land a right hand but Zambrana moved out of range.
Proctor keeps the fight on the outside.
Zambrana tries to clinch up.
A left lands for Proctor.
Zambrana moves in looking to clinch but Proctor pushes him off.
Proctor swats away the attempt to clinch by Zambrana.
Zambrana is looking to clinch.
Zambrana is looking to clinch but Proctor is avoiding it.
Zambrana turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zambrana tries to close the distance and clinch but Proctor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zambrana tries to clinch but Proctor moves out of range.
Proctor misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Proctor. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Zambrana tries to clinch up.
Zambrana takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zambrana moves out of range of the strikes.
Proctor throws a hook to the side of Zambrana's head but Zambrana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zambrana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zambrana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Proctor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zambrana wants to clinch
and Proctor counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Proctor.
Zambrana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zambrana tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Proctor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Proctor throws a jab but it's blocked by Zambrana.
Zambrana wants to clinch but Proctor slips to the side
and Proctor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Proctor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zambrana. Zambrana circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Zambrana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thaddeus Proctor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zambrana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Proctor throws out the jab.
Zambrana slips under a jab from Proctor.
Proctor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Proctor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zambrana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Proctor misses with an uppercut. Zambrana saw that one coming.
Zambrana is looking to clinch.
Zambrana tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Proctor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zambrana tries to clinch up but Proctor circles away and keeps his distance.
Zambrana tries to clinch up.
Proctor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zambrana under the eye.
Proctor jabs at Zambrana's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrana tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Proctor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Proctor misses. #CL#
Zambrana gets a clinch.
Proctor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zambrana pushes off an throws an elbow but Proctor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#T1#
Zambrana misses with an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Proctor as Zambrana tries to tie him up.
Zambrana scores with a knee to the head.
Zambrana is trying to maintain a safe position but Proctor gets an underhook and turns Zambrana into the ropes.#BC2#
Proctor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zambrana tries to clinch up.
Zambrana takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Proctor throws a hook to the side of Zambrana's head but Zambrana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Proctor throws a hook to the side of Zambrana's head but Zambrana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Proctor misses with a hook. Zambrana ducked under it nicely.
Zambrana swings for the body but Proctor moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Zambrana.
Zambrana tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Proctor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zambrana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zambrana is looking to clinch but Proctor is avoiding it.
Zambrana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Proctor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Proctor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mario Zambrana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zambrana fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zambrana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Proctor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Proctor throws a lazy uppercut
and Zambrana counters with a nice leg kick.
Zambrana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Proctor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zambrana tries to clinch but Proctor moves out of range.
Zambrana is looking to clinch.
Proctor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Proctor takes a swing at Zambrana's ribcage but misses.
Proctor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Proctor misses the target.
Zambrana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Proctor keeps the fight on the outside.
Proctor lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Mario Zambrana has been cut.
Zambrana doesn't manage to clinch there - Proctor circles away.
Proctor circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Zambrana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Proctor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zambrana tries to clinch but Proctor moves out of range.
Proctor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Proctor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Proctor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zambrana has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Proctor digs a good hook to Zambrana's body.
Zambrana is looking to clinch.
Proctor connects with a jab.
Proctor misses with a low kick.
Proctor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zambrana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zambrana tries to clinch there but Proctor circles away.
Proctor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Proctor misses with a straight right.
Zambrana slips a straight right by Proctor.
Zambrana appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zambrana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Zambrana takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zambrana moves in looking to clinch but Proctor pushes him off.
Zambrana tries to clinch there but Proctor circles away.
Proctor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Proctor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Proctor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zambrana.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zambrana takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zambrana tries to clinch but Proctor is having none of it.
Zambrana tries to clinch up.
Zambrana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Proctor finds it's way through Zambrana's defenses.
Zambrana is looking to clinch.
Proctor connects with a solid leg kick.
Proctor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zambrana moves away.
Zambrana fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Zambrana clinches up with Proctor and pushes him back against the ropes.
Zambrana looking to throw knees to the head but Proctor is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thaddeus Proctor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Proctor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thaddeus Proctor!

Event: KAMIKAZE 36: Bang!
Date: Jul 07, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Yang moves into the clinch successfully.
Zambrana manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Yang. #CUT2#
It looks like Mario Zambrana has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zambrana.
Zambrana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yang.
A head punch on the inside from Yang fails to land.
Zambrana trying to land knees to the body.
Zambrana is looking to control Yang's arms but Yang gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zambrana has his back to the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A left hand lands to the body for Zambrana.
Zambrana tries a body shot but Yang blocks it.
Zambrana takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zambrana.
Yang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yang working aggressively here.
Zambrana creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yang's defenses.
Yang dodges an elbow strike from Zambrana. #T1#
Zambrana unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zambrana prevents a body shot from Yang.
Zambrana throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yang lands a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zambrana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zambrana is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Yang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zambrana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yang swings wildly with an uppercut but Zambrana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yang can't find room to land a body shot as Zambrana controls the action.
Yang throws a punch but it's blocked by Zambrana.
Zambrana looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Yang fails to land.
Zambrana prevents a body shot from Yang. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Zambrana.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yang tries a body shot but Zambrana blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zambrana connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yang's face. #CUT#
It looks like Joon Woo Yang has been cut.
A left hand lands to the body for Zambrana.
Zambrana has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zambrana looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zambrana is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zambrana.
Yang takes an elbow to the temple.
Yang misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zambrana just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yang's brow.
Yang lands a right hand.
Zambrana tries a body shot but Yang blocks it.
Yang misses with a punch on the inside.
Yang works on Zambrana's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Yang misses with some punches.
Yang tries to throw a body punch but Zambrana avoids it by throwing Yang back against the cage.
Yang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zambrana throws an elbow but it misses.
Zambrana stalling in the clinch.
Yang lands with a light punch inside.
Yang avoids the elbow strike from Zambrana, against the cage.
Yang has a couple of punches blocked by Zambrana.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zambrana will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yang up against the cage.
Yang managing to block the knees to the body from Zambrana.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yang struggles to land a body shot inside as Zambrana controls his hands. #T4#
Yang tries to work over Zambrana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zambrana tries a knee to the head but Yang blocks it.
Good body shot from Yang.
Nice elbow from Zambrana.
Yang tries a body shot but Zambrana blocks it.
Yang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zambrana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yang.
Zambrana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zambrana lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yang has a couple of punches blocked by Zambrana.
A nice left hand lands by Yang.
Yang avoids the elbow strike from Zambrana, against the cage.
Yang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zambrana.
Zambrana blocking some punches.
Zambrana crunches a lovely knee into Yang's ribcage.
Zambrana creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yang's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mario Zambrana will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Yang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Zambrana. #CL2#
Yang rushes Zambrana and presses him up against the cage.
Zambrana scores a nice knee to the body.
Zambrana leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zambrana misses with a knee to the head.
Yang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zambrana pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yang tries a body shot but Zambrana blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zambrana's elbow.
Yang avoiding damage as Zambrana throws knees to the body.
Zambrana looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yang managing to block the knees to the body from Zambrana.
Zambrana throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Yang blocks an elbow strike from Zambrana.
Zambrana blocks an uppercut.
Zambrana lands an elbow inside.
Yang takes an elbow to the temple.
Zambrana creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yang's defenses.
Yang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zambrana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yang blocks an elbow strike from Zambrana.
Zambrana effectively controlling the action here.
Zambrana lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zambrana.
Zambrana prevents a body shot from Yang.
Yang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zambrana is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yang lands with a right to the head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zambrana here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T2#
Zambrana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yang backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zambrana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yang.
Zambrana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yang avoids the elbow strike from Zambrana, against the cage.
Zambrana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zambrana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yang lands with a light punch inside.
Yang throws a punch but it's blocked by Zambrana.
Yang struggles to land a body shot inside as Zambrana controls his hands.
Zambrana lands a nice uppercut.
Yang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yang struggles to land a body shot inside as Zambrana controls his hands.
Yang takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zambrana taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Yang pushes Zambrana back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zambrana wants to stall.
Zambrana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yang.
Yang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yang lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yang avoids a wild elbow strike from Zambrana.
Zambrana missing with knees to the body.
Yang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zambrana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yang lands with a light punch inside.
Zambrana lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Zambrana.
Yang lands a body shot.
Zambrana looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
With the fighters up against the cage, Zambrana throws an elbow but misses.
Yang lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zambrana throws an elbow that misses.
Zambrana is trying to maintain a safe position but Yang gets an underhook and turns Zambrana into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zambrana takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zambrana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yang blocks it with crossed arms.
Zambrana blocks an uppercut.
Yang avoiding damage as Zambrana throws knees to the body.
Zambrana throws an elbow that misses.
Zambrana blocks a body shot from Yang.
Zambrana throws an elbow that misses.
Yang misses with a body punch.
Yang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zambrana looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mario Zambrana will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Zambrana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zambrana throws a head kick but Yang moves out of range. #CL2#
Yang has Zambrana up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Zambrana to work.
A head punch on the inside from Zambrana fails to land.
Mario Zambrana has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Yang.
Yang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yang misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Yang fails to land.
Yang tries to throw a body punch but Zambrana avoids it by throwing Yang back against the cage.
Yang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Zambrana.
Zambrana blocking some punches.
Yang struggles to land a body shot inside as Zambrana controls his hands.
Zambrana is looking to control Yang's arms but Yang gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zambrana has his back to the cage.
Yang lands a hook that snaps the head of Zambrana backwards. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Yang.
Zambrana prevents a body shot from Yang.
Yang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zambrana backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yang.
Yang is working Zambrana over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yang.
Yang lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zambrana.
Nice elbow from Zambrana.
Yang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yang.
Yang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zambrana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yang backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yang scores with a hook to the body.
Yang managing to block the knees to the body from Zambrana.
Yang is leaning against Zambrana and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Zambrana throws a punch but it's blocked by Yang.
Zambrana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yang tries a body shot but Zambrana blocks it.
Yang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zambrana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zambrana throws an elbow that misses.
Zambrana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yang blocks it with crossed arms.
Yang avoids a wild elbow strike from Zambrana.
Yang lands a nice uppercut.
Yang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yang lands with a right to the head.
Zambrana taking a breather.
Yang lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Yang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zambrana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zambrana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yang struggles to land a body shot inside as Zambrana controls his hands.
Yang tries to throw a body punch but Zambrana avoids it by throwing Yang back against the cage.
Yang lands with a right to the head.
Mario Zambrana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short right from Yang.
Zambrana pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yang digs a right hand underneath Zambrana's ribcage. Zambrana let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zambrana throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zambrana is trying to maintain a safe position but Yang gets an underhook and turns Zambrana into the cage.
Yang struggles to land a body shot inside as Zambrana controls his hands.
Zambrana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Joon Woo Yang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Yang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zambrana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Yang scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zambrana misses with an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yang tries a body shot but Zambrana blocks it.
Zambrana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yang tries to work over Zambrana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yang lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yang tries to work over Zambrana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Yang.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joon Woo Yang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zambrana has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Zambrana!
Mario Zambrana seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: KAMIKAZE 17: Bloody Night
Date: May 12, 2017

#R1#
Zambrana tries to clinch up but Wagner circles away and keeps his distance.
Wagner looks to land a right hand but Zambrana moved out of range.
And Zambrana counters with a quick kick to the body but Wagner blocks it.
Wagner dips to his left and cracks Zambrana with an uppercut!#CUT2#
It looks like Mario Zambrana has been cut.
Wagner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zambrana.
Zambrana tries to clinch there but Wagner circles away.
Zambrana throws a series of punches but Wagner moves out of range. #CL#
Zambrana clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Wagner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wagner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wagner keeps the fight on the outside.
Zambrana tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wagner! But no joy.
Zambrana closes the distance but Wagner moves to the side
and Wagner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner throws a lazy uppercut
and Zambrana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Wagner misses.
Zambrana misses with a body shot.
Zambrana wants to clinch.
Zambrana has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Double XX in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Wagner scores with a nice strike.
Wagner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zambrana ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
A little feinted left hand from Zambrana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zambrana moves in looking to clinch but Wagner pushes him off.
Wagner lands with a hook. Zambrana tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zambrana takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
Zambrana drives through and clinches with Wagner against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Wagner.
Wagner cracks Zambrana with a nice body shot.
Zambrana looking to stall.
Wagner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zambrana backwards. #BC2#
Wagner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wagner sizes up Zambrana with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC2#
Zambrana is rocked!
Zambrana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wagner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wagner thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Zambrana wants to clinch.
Wagner throws a fast counter high kick but Zambrana manages to duck under it in time.
Zambrana tries to clinch but Wagner is having none of it.
Wagner throws a body punch but Zambrana moves out of range.
Wagner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#
Mario Zambrana's cut is getting worse.
Zambrana moves in looking to clinch but Wagner pushes him off.
Zambrana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wagner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wagner circles away from the clinch attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Wagner misses.
Wagner keeps the fight on the outside.
Wagner misses with a looping right.
Zambrana is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zambrana slips under a jab from Wagner.
Zambrana misses with a body shot.
Zambrana misses with a wild body shot.
Zambrana avoids a kick to the body.
Wagner throws a body punch but Zambrana moves out of range.
Micke Wagner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zambrana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Zambrana throws a lazy head kick
and Wagner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wagner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wagner with a hook.
Oh Zambrana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Mario Zambrana's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wagner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zambrana seems to have got his legs back now.
Zambrana moves in looking to clinch but Wagner pushes him off.#KD2#
Wagner cracks Zambrana with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zambrana looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wagner finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wagner misses with a straight right.
Wagner throws a body punch but Zambrana moves out of range.
Wagner keeps the fight on the outside.
Zambrana tries to clinch
and Wagner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wagner misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zambrana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wagner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wagner with a nice cross.#CUT2#
Jeez, Mario Zambrana's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Jab from Zambrana.#T4#
Zambrana fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zambrana checks the leg kick nicely there. #KD2#
Wagner lands a big right hand that sends Zambrana crashing to the mat! Wagner stays standing though and waves Zambrana back to his feet!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mario Zambrana's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Micke Wagner!
Micke Wagner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: VFA 10
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Zambrana works Ken's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Zambrana clinches up against the cage.
Zambrana pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zambrana lands an elbow inside.
Zambrana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zambrana landing knees to the body.
Zambrana lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Anderson Ken has been cut.
Zambrana lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ken jumps guard but Zambrana stands there with Ken around his waist. Ken gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zambrana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ken backwards.
Zambrana is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zambrana lands an elbow that stopped Ken in his tracks for a moment. #T1#
Zambrana is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zambrana lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up Anderson Ken's cut even more.
Zambrana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ken is trying to pull guard but Zambrana turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ken drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zambrana gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mario Zambrana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Ken.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zambrana.
Ken is trying to pull guard but Zambrana has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Ken drags the fight down to the ground.
Zambrana sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU#
Zambrana decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2##CL#
Zambrana has Ken up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zambrana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ken backwards.
Ken is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zambrana with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zambrana utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zambrana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
The cut above Anderson Ken's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Zambrana lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
Anderson Ken's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Zambrana has Ken pressed against the cage, preventing Ken from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zambrana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ken is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zambrana to keep the fight standing.
Ken fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zambrana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anderson Ken's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mario Zambrana!
An out of breath Mario Zambrana thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: VFA Wednesday Fights 2
Date: Feb 15, 2017

#R1#
Zambrana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Owraa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Owraa swats away the attempt to clinch by Zambrana.
Owraa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Mario Zambrana has been cut.#CL2#
Zambrana closes the distance and clinches.
Owraa is trying to pull guard but Zambrana turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Owraa manages to pull guard.
Zambrana preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Owraa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Owraa keeping moving, preventing Zambrana from controlling successfully.
Zambrana wants to pass the guard but Owraa is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Owraa is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Zambrana has his hands clasped together but Owraa extends and breaks Zambrana's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Owraa.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uruk Owraa!
A relieved looking Uruk Owraa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2016

#R1#
Ramon blocks the body kick.
Zambrana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Zambrana.
Ramon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ramon checks a leg kick nicely.
Mario Zambrana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zambrana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Zambrana misses.
Ramon feinted with a counter takedown.
Zambrana throws a head kick but Ramon moves out of range. #KD2#
Zambrana lands a big head kick that sends Ramon tumbling to the mat! Zambrana takes a step backwards and waves Ramon back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Pierre Ramon has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zambrana has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Zambrana throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramon moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Zambrana.
A head kick by Zambrana misses #TD#
and Ramon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zambrana's guard.
Ramon is looking to pass into half guard but Zambrana pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zambrana is in guard.#REVB#
Ramon is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Zambrana must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Ramon pushes a forearm under Zambrana's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Zambrana is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pierre Ramon!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Zambrana tries to keep at a distance but Held has taken the fight into the clinch.
Held looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Zambrana scores with a shoulder strike.
Zambrana lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Marcin Held has been cut.
A short right from Zambrana on the inside.
Zambrana lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zambrana lands an elbow that stopped Held in his tracks for a moment.
Zambrana taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zambrana blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zambrana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Zambrana has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Zambrana lands a hook that snaps the head of Held backwards.
Zambrana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Helds head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zambrana. #ROC#
Held is rocked!
Held is pressed against the cage. Zambrana pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Held! Two more big strikes from Zambrana and Held crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mario Zambrana!
An out of breath Mario Zambrana thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2016

#R1##CL#
Glennson darts in and clinches Zambrana up against the cage.
Zambrana tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice left hand lands by Glennson.
A knee to the head by Glennson.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Glennson.
Zambrana fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Glennson.
Glennson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Glennson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zambrana fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Glenneth Glennson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Zambrana.
Glennson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Glennson misses with an elbow strike.
Zambrana creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Glennson's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Glenneth Glennson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glennson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zambrana creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Glennson's defenses. #CUT2#
Glenneth Glennson's cut is getting worse.
Glennson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Zambrana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Zambrana moves into range and clinches up with Glennson.
A knee to the head by Glennson. #T1#
Glennson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zambrana stalls.
Glennson misses with a knee to the head.
Glennson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Glennson scores with a knee to the head.
Glennson pushes off an throws an elbow but Zambrana leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Glennson lands an elbow inside.
Zambrana takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zambrana avoids the elbow strike from Glennson, against the cage.
Glennson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zambrana's defenses.
Glennson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Glennson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Glennson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zambrana's face.
Glennson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Glennson scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zambrana is stalling here.
Glennson tries a knee to the head but Zambrana blocks it. #T2#
Glennson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Glennson can't find room to land a body shot as Zambrana controls the action.
Glennson lands a nice elbow.
Zambrana takes a knee right on the jaw!
Glennson scores with a shot to the side of Zambrana's head. #BC2#
Zambrana breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Zambrana has managed to clinch.
Zambrana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Glennson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zambrana's face.
Zambrana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Glennson with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Zambrana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Zambrana tries to keep at a distance but Glennson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Glennson obliges.
Zambrana jumps guard but Glennson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Zambrana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glennson looking to throw knees to the head but Zambrana is blocking nicely.
Glennson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zambrana tries to circle away but Glennson has him pinned against the cage.
Nice elbow from Glennson.
Zambrana wants to break free but Glennson has control.
Zambrana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Glennson.
Glennson lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Glennson.
Nice elbow from Glennson.
Glennson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Glennson connects with a knee to the head.
Glennson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zambrana is trying to break the clinch but Glennson is controlling him.#T4#
Glennson lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glennson avoiding damage as Zambrana throws knees to the body.
Glennson lands a left hand.
Glennson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Glennson lands a nice elbow.
Glennson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zambrana lands a good knee to the midsection. Glennson won't want to take too many of those.
Zambrana working hard to break the clinch.
Zambrana misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Zambrana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Glennson moves into the clinch.
Glennson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zambrana is pushing Glennson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zambrana is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Glennson is keeping busy.#BC2#
Zambrana breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glenneth Glennson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glenneth Glennson's cut.
That's time! Glennson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Zambrana has Glennson up against the cage in a clinch.
Zambrana pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Glennson throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Zambrana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Zambrana clinches up with Glennson and pushes him back against the cage.
Glennson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zambrana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Glennson.
Glennson throws an elbow but it misses.
Zambrana stalling in the clinch. #TD2#
Zambrana decides to pull guard.
Glennson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zambrana can do to turn this around?
Zambrana looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrana keeping full guard, as Glennson tries to pass.
Glennson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Glennson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Glennson wants to control from the top but Zambrana keeps moving.
Glennson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zambrana is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Glennson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Zambrana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Glennson connects with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Glennson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zambrana takes an elbow to the forehead.
Glennson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Glennson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zambrana or not.
A shot in the inside from Glennson.
Glennson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Glennson prevents a body shot from Zambrana.
Glennson misses with a knee strike.
Zambrana is trying to maintain a safe position but Glennson gets an underhook and turns Zambrana into the cage.
Glennson lands an elbow inside that Zambrana shrugs off.
Zambrana takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zambrana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Glennson lands a knee to the body.
Zambrana landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zambrana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Glennson has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Zambrana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL#
Glennson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Glennson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Glennson blocks an elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Glennson.
Glennson connects with a knee to the head.
Zambrana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Glennson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zambrana's defenses.
Glennson pushes off an throws an elbow but Zambrana leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Glennson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zambrana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glennson's elbow. #TD2#
Zambrana ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zambrana no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zambrana keeping full guard, as Glennson tries to pass.
Zambrana wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zambrana working a defensive guard here. #T4##SUB2#
Zambrana throws his legs up looking for a submission but Glennson uses it to pass to side control. #SUB#
Glennson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Glennson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Zambrana's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Glennson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glenneth Glennson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Glenneth Glennson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Glennson closes the distance and clinches.
Glennson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Glennson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Glennson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zambrana's face.
Glennson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Glennson lands an elbow that stopped Zambrana in his tracks for a moment.
Zambrana stalling in the clinch but Glennson improves position.
Glennson blocks an uppercut.
Glennson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zambrana's face.
Zambrana is trying to break the clinch but Glennson has him pressed against the cage.
Glennson misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glennson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Glennson managing to block the knees to the body from Zambrana.
Zambrana looking to stall.
Glennson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Glennson tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
Nice elbow from Glennson.
Glennson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zambrana is looking to break free of the clinch but Glennson has double underhooks. #BC2#
Zambrana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Glennson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zambrana can't break the clinch.
Zambrana avoids a wild elbow strike from Glennson.#BC2#
Zambrana manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Glennson rushes Zambrana and presses him up against the cage.
Zambrana blocks an elbow strike.
Glennson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
Zambrana breaks from the clinch.
Zambrana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Glennson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zambrana somewhat.#CL#
Glennson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Glennson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zambrana or not.
Glennson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Glennson misses with a knee strike.
Glennson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zambrana blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Glennson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glennson lands a damaging elbow.
Glennson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zambrana lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zambrana is looking to control Glennson's arms but Glennson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zambrana has his back to the cage.
Glennson throws an elbow but it misses.
Zambrana takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zambrana is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zambrana is trying to force a seperation but Glennson has the dominant position.#T3#
Glennson lands a nice knee to the body.
Zambrana throws an elbow but it's blocked. #TD2#
Zambrana turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB2#
Zambrana working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zambrana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Glennson keeps working.
Glennson wants to control but Zambrana postures up.
Mario Zambrana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Glennson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zambrana asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Zambrana is staying tight to Glennson's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
Glennson tries to improve position but can't.
Glennson can't do much from the bottom here.
Zambrana trying to control the action but Glennson is working from the bottom.
Check out the look on Zambrana's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Glenneth Glennson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Glennson is looking to regain half guard here but Zambrana keeps moving and retains side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Glenneth Glennson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Glennson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glenneth Glennson!
Glenneth Glennson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Lloyd gets tackled into the cage by Zambrana. Zambrana maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Zambrana manages to pull guard.
Zambrana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lloyd's guard. #REVB#
Zambrana with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lloyd tries to strike from the bottom.
Lloyd is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Zambrana is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lloyd in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Zambrana tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lloyd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Efren Lloyd!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2016

#R1#
Zambrana is looking to clinch but Mejia is avoiding it.
Zambrana throws a body punch but Mejia moves out of range.
Zambrana tries to clinch but Mejia is having none of it. #CL#
Mejia closes the distance and pushes Zambrana back into the cage.
Zambrana putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mejia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mejia tries to break free but Zambrana pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zambrana.
Zambrana digs a right hand into Mejia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mejia's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Mejia as the two fighters clinch. #TD2#
Zambrana has clasped his hands together around Mejia's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES#
Mejia explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zambrana looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
Mejia pushes Zambrana up against the cage in a clinch.
Zambrana is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mejia is keeping busy.
Zambrana is trying to break free.#T1#
Zambrana putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mejia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mejia is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Zambrana pulls guard effortlessly.
Mejia stopping the sweep attempt from Zambrana.
Mejia is stalling in the full guard.
Mejia stopping the sweep attempt from Zambrana.
Mejia content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mejia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Mejia stopping the sweep attempt from Zambrana.
Zambrana is looking to sweep but instead, Mejia has passed into half guard.
Zambrana is looking to control Mejia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zambrana avoid being mounted?
Mejia controlling the action here.
Mejia seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zambrana for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Zambrana tries to clinch but Mejia is having none of it. #CL#
Mejia clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Zambrana pulls guard effortlessly.
Mejia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mejia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zambrana tries to strike from the bottom.
Mejia slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Mejia.#T4##SU#
Mejia stands up from Zambrana's guard - Mejia perhaps looking for a knockout.
Zambrana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mejia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Mejia gets caught napping as Zambrana dives in and scores a takedown. Mejia manages to retain guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Mejia manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Knees to the body from Zambrana.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zambrana scores a nice knee to the body.
Mejia really is a fat lump.
A hook to the body from Zambrana.
Knees to the body from Zambrana. #TD2#
Zambrana manages to pull guard.
Mejia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zambrana is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mario Zambrana will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Zambrana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mejia seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Zambrana tries to keep at a distance but Mejia has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mejia is trying to push Zambrana away but Zambrana has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Zambrana jumps guard and drags Mejia to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mejia landing some decent shots from guard.
Mejia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mejia continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Mejia stands up from Zambrana's guard - Mejia perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1##TD2#
Zambrana closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Mejia throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Mejia circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mejia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Zambrana has closed the distance and engaged Mejia in a clinch.
Zambrana has had enough of the clinch but Mejia keeps him there for the moment.
Zambrana tries to break free but Mejia pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Mejia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zambrana wobbles Mejia with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Zambrana dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Mejia to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mario Zambrana!

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